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4.52 AVERAGE
4.52 AVERAGE
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This was a coming of age novel that I didn’t know i needed. Threaded between her hardships, we are exposed to the intersectionality of her life. There were so many layers to peel back, keeping me entranced in her words while highlighting the cyclical nature of family dynamics throughout the diaspora. Definitely could be a heavy read for those with histories of abuse/trauma, but a must read nonetheless.
4.75 stars :) I picked this audiobook up with little to know knowledge of Rastafari culture because the reviews were so amazing. Sinclair's memoir is like reading the longest, most beautiful poem you've ever read. The frankness with which she manages to tell her life story is refreshing, engrossing, and shocking at times, without any self-righteousness or sugarcoating whatsoever. I especially enjoyed the components of magical realism she incorporated in a way that felt so true, for lack of a better word. I strongly recommend the author-narrated audiobook. -.25 off because it felt a little long at points in the second half, but I would recommend this memoir wholeheartedly to any reader looking for a gorgeously-written and profoundly moving story of resilience.
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So beautifully written, you can tell she is also a poet by how beautiful her prose is. She tells her story so tenderly, giving grace to so many people in her life. I want another memoir in 20 years!!
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