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The Pretty One: On Life, Pop Culture, Disability, and Other Reasons to Fall in Love With Me by Keah Brown
2 reviews
lauravreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
4.5
Keah shares her story as a Black woman with Cabral Palsey in today's culture and society. She delves into racism, ableism, representation, and cruelties in society. Her story is very raw and emotional. She is brutally honest, which I feel is super important for a true representation as we all bring down and dismantle stigma in our society. I love how she accepted parts of her past that she was not proud of, she acknowledged her flaws and how she grew from it.
While I am not super into pop culture at this time, I know that is an integral part of general society and helps shape many of the kids and adolescents today. She brings attention to the power that the media has and the importance of diverse and realistic representation.
My only critique is that it was a bit repetitive. But her message is so important that I truly didn’t mind.
I have nothing but respect for Keah, I cannot wait to see more of what she makes in the future.
While I am not super into pop culture at this time, I know that is an integral part of general society and helps shape many of the kids and adolescents today. She brings attention to the power that the media has and the importance of diverse and realistic representation.
My only critique is that it was a bit repetitive. But her message is so important that I truly didn’t mind.
I have nothing but respect for Keah, I cannot wait to see more of what she makes in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Ableism, Body shaming, Police brutality, and Racism
zombiezami's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
3.5
A lot of this was social justice and disability justice 101. The essays were ok, but I think I would have liked them more if I were younger. I appreciate the work that went into this book and the messages within it, however.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Chronic illness, Grief, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Fatphobia, Medical content, Mental illness, and Racism
Minor: Misogyny, Police brutality, Sexism, Slavery, Toxic friendship, and Transphobia
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