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novella42's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
Easily one of the most important books I've read this year. I feel silly saying this, but I didn't know memoirs of disabled people could be... like... fun? And playful? And hilarious? And snarky? And also no-nonsense, anti-ableist, and badass, all at the same time! I'm really grateful for Alice's work in the world, and in the way she role models disabled joy and reclaiming her own damn story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma, Racism, Grief, Medical content, Ableism, Chronic illness, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Confinement, Suicide, Dysphoria, Xenophobia, Forced institutionalization, Body horror, Body shaming, Cursing, Terminal illness, Bullying, Classism, Hate crime, Genocide, and Gaslighting
Minor: Animal death, Child death, Excrement, Religious bigotry, and Fatphobia
leweylibrary's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
This memoir was so different from any other I've read before because it was such a great collection of mixed media, including interviews, podcasts, photos and so much more from this activist's life and work. Disability justice is so important, but it's definitely not an area that I know a whole lot about, so I learned so incredibly much. Wong did a fantastic job of blending her own story and experiences with discussions of major issues and manifestos personal and political. I've already recommended this book for a future social justice book club pick at my campus next there are so many important lessons to be learned for not just students but also faculty and staff.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Medical content, Chronic illness, Medical trauma, Suicide, Pandemic/Epidemic, Confinement, and Classism
Moderate: Bullying and Xenophobia
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