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¡Hola Papi!: How to Come Out in a Walmart Parking Lot and Other Life Lessons
by John Paul Brammer
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
An unexpected treasure. I picked this book up because I thought it would be light and fun (it wasn’t), but it is poignant and raw and beautiful.
I would have ranked it higher, but some parts were not easy or fun to read because I have experienced some very similar trauma in my life.
Annnnnyway, Brammer is a wonderful author. There is a depth and weight to his words, and his thoughtful observations on sex, sexuality, love, life, and growth make for a powerful and inspiring story. I hugely related to this book and feel like I learned a lot about myself through his journey.
I would have ranked it higher, but some parts were not easy or fun to read because I have experienced some very similar trauma in my life.
Annnnnyway, Brammer is a wonderful author. There is a depth and weight to his words, and his thoughtful observations on sex, sexuality, love, life, and growth make for a powerful and inspiring story. I hugely related to this book and feel like I learned a lot about myself through his journey.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Sexual harassment, Classism