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bradvansickle's review against another edition
4.0
Sad, yet uplifting and hopeful. Hard to believe the daily struggles some people go through. For Darnell, and those like him, it's quite a story.
svaughn's review against another edition
4.0
I didnt like that this is described as a memoir because it's not really a story in that sense and I think my expectations not being met were part of why I took a star off. That said, this is a powerful book and made me reflect of the black, male body and black sexuality, as well as institutionalized racism and the powers that created black neighborhoods in ways I hadnt previously.
bethnellvaccaro's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. Darnell Moore has a lot of really important things to say, I just didn't love the structure of this book. I almost think that he could have focused on smaller time periods in his life or possibly fewer themes. All that being said, this is still a powerful book and there is a lot to talk about.
natoushki's review against another edition
4.0
Moore's story is powerful, moving, and necessary, and so I like this book. However, I'm not sure what it was about the writing, but I wasn't drawn in as much as I wanted to/thought I would be. Moore wrote a lot about what changes/feelings he went through, but his emotions and character weren't communicated in prose that really connected. That being said, I wholeheartedly agree with Moore's point about the need for more stories/memoirs by Black LGBTQ folx, and Moore's work is an important part of that.
mollyculhane's review against another edition
5.0
I love a good memoir, and this one was especially good. The echoes of [b:All About Love: New Visions|17607|All About Love New Visions|bell hooks|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1387754966l/17607._SY75_.jpg|270045] were loud and clear, and Moore did a very nice job of contextualizing his stories, using them to develop a broader vision of Black and queer liberation, and maintaining a sense of ongoing growth and honesty about his path. All that plus it was a quick and easy read. Nice!
beckyog's review against another edition
4.0
This book was an excellent picture into someone’s life that couldn’t be farther than my own. It was a vulnerable, eye opening, and empathetic share of the life of a gay black man growing up in a “changing but still the same” America. At points I did feel that there were moments of some deviation, and a bit of meandering, but ultimately even in those instances the book finds its way back with strong purpose.