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¡Hola Papi!: How to Come Out in a Walmart Parking Lot and Other Life Lessons
by John Paul Brammer
Hola Papi offers a hilarious glimpse into the life of a modern, gay millennial, packed with relatable moments & full of wisdom, reading like a heart to heart with your best friend.
Full disclosure - I wasn't a follower of JP's prior to picking up Hola Papi; however, after finishing, he's definitely gained a new fan! I loved the way he structured the book - each chapter is set up as a question being asked to JP's advice column, "Hola Papi" (a real Grindr-based column, a play on the stereotypical name gay white men would call him on the apps). Within each chapter, the questions are answered through stories highlighting various moments throughout JP's life, moments primarily dealing with race & sexuality. I was surprised by some of the topics brought up - CW if you're triggered by bullying, sexual assault, & suicide - but these are real struggles faced by a number of gay men & are important discussions to be having. JP seamlessly weaves between moments of heartbreak & moments of joy, he's truly a talented writer & I feel humbled to have gotten to learn more about these aspects of his life.
I highly recommend this, especially if you're looking to hear from voices within the community that aren't often represented! Thank you so much to John Paul Brammer, NetGalley, & Simon & Schuster for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Full disclosure - I wasn't a follower of JP's prior to picking up Hola Papi; however, after finishing, he's definitely gained a new fan! I loved the way he structured the book - each chapter is set up as a question being asked to JP's advice column, "Hola Papi" (a real Grindr-based column, a play on the stereotypical name gay white men would call him on the apps). Within each chapter, the questions are answered through stories highlighting various moments throughout JP's life, moments primarily dealing with race & sexuality. I was surprised by some of the topics brought up - CW if you're triggered by bullying, sexual assault, & suicide - but these are real struggles faced by a number of gay men & are important discussions to be having. JP seamlessly weaves between moments of heartbreak & moments of joy, he's truly a talented writer & I feel humbled to have gotten to learn more about these aspects of his life.
I highly recommend this, especially if you're looking to hear from voices within the community that aren't often represented! Thank you so much to John Paul Brammer, NetGalley, & Simon & Schuster for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review!