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A review by katsreadingagain
Token Black Girl: A Memoir by Danielle Prescod
emotional
inspiring
reflective
5.0
I don’t generally rate memoirs because who am I to put a rating on someone’s personal experiences? But this memoir is absolutely a 5 star read.
I’ve followed Danielle Prescod on Instagram since 2020 and have a great respect for her, her honesty, and her taste in books (I’ve loved everything I’ve read by her recommendation).
Her memoir is tremendously written and if you have a chance to listen to the audiobook, I highly recommend listening to Ms. Prescod’s poignant story in her own words. I finished this book in 2 sittings.
Ms. Prescod has a gift with words, which I do not, so I’m just going to bullet point some of the things I took away from this book, which is so much more than a memoir!
- Practical, uncomfortable, and jolting examples of white privilege and white supremacy
- Fascinating commentary on pop culture, fashion, media, representation
- Poignant reflections on body image
- Brutal, refreshing honesty
- Fascinating, jarring look inside the fashion industry
- Literal jaw dropping micro aggressions and racism
This should absolutely be required reading for all women, especially fellow white women.
I listened to the audio AND followed along on Kindle so I could highlight passages. I have never highlighted more in a book!
I’ve followed Danielle Prescod on Instagram since 2020 and have a great respect for her, her honesty, and her taste in books (I’ve loved everything I’ve read by her recommendation).
Her memoir is tremendously written and if you have a chance to listen to the audiobook, I highly recommend listening to Ms. Prescod’s poignant story in her own words. I finished this book in 2 sittings.
Ms. Prescod has a gift with words, which I do not, so I’m just going to bullet point some of the things I took away from this book, which is so much more than a memoir!
- Practical, uncomfortable, and jolting examples of white privilege and white supremacy
- Fascinating commentary on pop culture, fashion, media, representation
- Poignant reflections on body image
- Brutal, refreshing honesty
- Fascinating, jarring look inside the fashion industry
- Literal jaw dropping micro aggressions and racism
This should absolutely be required reading for all women, especially fellow white women.
I listened to the audio AND followed along on Kindle so I could highlight passages. I have never highlighted more in a book!