Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson

41 reviews

cherrypiejay's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.0

This beautifully written book definitely comes with many content warnings for various types of SA, grooming, and trauma. 

I listened to the audiobook, lovingly narrated by the author. It’s such a gritty, raw, honest story about a queer youth finding himself, and I enjoyed every minute of it - even though some bits were tough to get through due to being quite triggering. It’s an important story that needs to be shared.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, Violence, Sexual violence, Hate crime, Grief, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, Incest, and Adult/minor relationship

Moderate: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Cursing, and Death

jayley's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Child abuse

dominic_t's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

This is a really beautiful book. George Johnson really digs deep into their life and experiences, and the end result is deeply moving. They do a great job explaining how their experiences are shaped by both their Blackness and their queerness. I am grateful for their vulnerability in sharing so much of their life. I definitely recommend this one.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Racism, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Racial slurs, Homophobia, and Violence

shoshin's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Transphobia, Grief, Sexual content, Child abuse, Incest, Deadnaming, Violence, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Cancer, Homophobia, Racism, Drug use, Death, Terminal illness, Sexism, and Outing

nat_montego's review

challenging emotional informative inspiring medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia

Minor: Sexual assault and Child abuse

tanyxscreams's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

5.0

This book made me cry 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse

carolibrary's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Death and Racism

grace_bunty's review

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Grief, and Homophobia

amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Racism, Cursing, Death, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Violence, Bullying, Child abuse, and Incest

Moderate: Alcohol, Drug use, Cultural appropriation, and Cancer

libscote's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative medium-paced

4.0

I read this memoir because it's being challenged in so many places. I don't quite see what all the fuss is about, but I'll admit I'm fairly liberal with what I am willing to let people read. I think Johnson's memoir has an important story for teens to hear, and I'm glad he shared it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault and Child abuse