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We're Going to Need More Wine: Stories That Are Funny, Complicated, and True by Gabrielle Union

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brooke_city's review against another edition

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5.0

Amazing. Simply amazing.

Rlatable, funny. Her personality (and acting) makes for great storytelling. There were chapters where I aughed myself to tears. And also chapters with real tears bc, wow, she's had some tragedy in her life. And her writing skill really surprised me!

She's so multi-talented, and I can't wait to read the next one!

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5.0

If you get the opportunity to listen to the audio version of this book in Gabrielle Union's own words, I highly recommend it. This book is so deep and poignant, and once I started it and I couldn't stop. I laughed and I cried, and I examined a lot about myself and the world we live in. It's a beautifully written book, by a very talented woman and I can't wait to read her next work.

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3.75

Title: We're Going to Need More Wine
Author: Gabrielle Union
Genre: Memoir
Rating: 3.75
Pub Date: October 17, 2017

T H R E E • W O R D S

Open • Raw • Empowering

📖 S Y N O P S I S

In We're Going to Need More Wine Gabrielle Union offers a moving and deeply personal collection of essays about power, race, gender, sexuality, feminism, beauty, fame, and what it means to be a modern woman

💭 T H O U G H T S

I wouldn't consider myself to be a Gabrielle Union fan, although I do recall watching some of her earlier movies during my teenager years. I received We're Going to Need More Wine as a suggestion when I put out a call to my fellow booklovers for some audiobook recommendations.

Not a memoir by definition (it's told in stories), it reads (or should I say listens) very much like a memoir. The author narrates pivotal moments throughout her life with humour, conviction, and emotion. She's an incredibly good story teller, bearing the most intimate corners of her life. At times light and quite funny, it also gets very heavy and dark. There's no denying she is smart and extremely talented.

My one qualm is definitely the title, which almost stopped me from picking it up entirely. The promotion of 'normative' nature of drinking culture is just something that I have a hard time getting behind because I know first hand the destruction it can cause. There are so many other options that would have worked just as well.

Don't hesitate to pick this one up, even if you don't know Gabrielle Union. There's so much depth and open dialogue on some very important topics that everyone will find something within its pages. I enjoyed listening to Gabrielle's stories so much that I immediately want to pick up You Got Anything Stronger?

📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• celebrity memoir fans
• readers who like books by strong women

🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S

"If you prioritize yourself, you are going to save yourself."

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5.0

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5.0

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karina_dreamsinwords's review

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5.0

I have been a fan since I first saw Gabrielle Union in the cult classic Bring It On, and have enjoyed her many projects over the years.

Union is very honest and raw in her memoir, not shying away from past traumas, childhood antics, marital woes, her struggle with infertility and her career in hollywood.

Her writing and storytelling felt very personal. As if your dearest truest friend was merely telling a story. I found that to be so comforting & enjoyable. She certainly brought her humor, even after sharing such intimate details that I, personally, would never be brave enough to bring to light. I admire her strength and inspiring nature.

I have to say that I love Gabrielle even more after reading her story.

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cozyreadsandcoffee's review against another edition

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5.0

I loved this book- especially listening on audio. It was like Gabrielle Union was speaking to me about her life, her struggles. I enjoy reading more and understanding what actors go through other than just their movies. It felt just like a boozy conversation with a friend. It isn't fluffy but it is a real exploration of race, violence, and sexuality. It is truly a life book

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