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surupa_m17's review
5.0
If only all stories could be so overwhelming and truthful and happy. IF everyone could have sucha happy ending. And if everyone could overcome their dislike, hatred, proudness, ego, etc. that stop them from loving people for who they actually are, and see them apart from race, colour, gender, sexuality, religion, and God alone knows what else that divides the current times we live in, the world would be such a better place to live in. Thank you Kamau Bell, for such a beautiful piece, showing that there can be little gleams of light that help restore faith in humanity and love! So glad it worked out for you and Melissa!
tangiblereads's review
5.0
As someone who has been in the who is Guess Who's Coming to Dinner quite often, I can relate whole heartedly to this story. People don't reveal their biasness until put to the test. I liked how the story was told with comedy, to ease the brunt of what is a very serious problem in society. I think Kamau is witty, took the granddad's racism in stride (unfortunately having been accustomed to it), and I am glad Melissa took his side. It just sucks when you have to prove you deserve to be in someone's life for approval due to the color of your skin. I wonder if the granddad would have come around (in his version anyway) if Kamau had not become a celebrity. Anyway, good story. I will go have a glass of wine.
beechu's review
5.0
I really thoroughly enjoyed this short story. It's very relatable and I really enjoy his writing style in telling this experience in his life and how he moved forward from it positively. Interracial dating is so common now-a-days that you have a tendency to forget that there are still older generations of people out there that were not brought up in a more tolerant world. And society still has a long way to go. This is definitely a positive read that I would recommend. This was a nice introduction to who he is and his writing style and now I am curious to check out his other writing.
sunny76's review
5.0
Great short story. A "6'4" black male" semi-employed comedian and an American Italian woman fall in love, His introduction to the family -- "That was so many people. Her family was the Duggars . . . without the creepy parts." Bell, W. Kamau. Everybody Loves Kamau! (The Real Thing collection) (Kindle Location 119). Kindle Edition. -- hints of a rough road ahead. Recommended reading. (free prime read)
eyecolts's review
5.0
Everybody does love kamau!
Beautiful story of family and love and respect and race in 21st century America. If you enjoy Mr. Bells work on CNN, you’ll love this look at his family life.
Beautiful story of family and love and respect and race in 21st century America. If you enjoy Mr. Bells work on CNN, you’ll love this look at his family life.