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davidgilani's review against another edition
4.0
Brathwaite's book is about living as a Black mother in Britain. I think that, maybe because of her experience as a blogger and digital community leader, this book was more accessible and succinct than many others that have covered similar topics. Although I did feel that it perhaps sometimes lacked in depth or going beyond her own individual experience to look at the nature of the systemic issues that she's living through - that's perhaps more a personal preference on my part.
fee_mak's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
3.5
notthataaliyah's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
victoriayates's review against another edition
5.0
I highly highly recommend this book! It is so timely and important but also so well-written; Candice Brathwaite’s words are wise, honest and moving. This manifesto/ memoir educated, enlightened and inspired me. Definitely one of my books of the year!
martynahanna's review against another edition
5.0
Really enjoyed it as a memoir as well as an insight into what it means to be a Black woman in Britain today. Great to read Candice after I heard her speak at a panel back in June (where she reduced me to tears with her birth story in between me photographing her speak). Very well written as well, it flows and I loved the play of words with the title.