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katiewhocanread's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Religious bigotry, Child abuse, Bullying, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Drug use, Racism, Self harm, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Racial slurs
rootedreader's review against another edition
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5.0
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy to review. It tells of Safiya's upbringing in Jamaica living in a strict Rastafarian household. She shares her story of breaking away from this and finding herself and her voice through writing. This was an enjoyable read. I love reading memoirs and this one in particular as she shares her experience as well as that of Jamaica's history of colonialism and its impact on the people. Beautifully written this one will stay with me for a while.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism, Child abuse, Bullying, Colonisation, Racism, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Sexual harassment and Suicidal thoughts
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