Renee

Took time to get into it.

Revisado: 04-09-24

Ultimately I found myself enjoying it, but at first it felt so random like smatterings of thoughts w/ pseudo depth to them. Then, a melody started forming to the poetry & it began to feel soothing & worthwhile to listen to through its completion.

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Super healing, insightful & therapeutic :)

Revisado: 04-02-24

This book is a must keep. It is an incredible worthwhile investment of one’s time if you are grappling with issues that pertain to dealing with or not wanting to deal with EIP’s. I personally would recommend reading this book more than once. Let all the richness of it soak in. :)

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You just have to read this. It’s that clear.

Revisado: 02-12-23

This is a must-read book. It’s how I felt with every word spoken. It’s funny how it’s a book that I didn’t know that I needed to read for its pure honesty & insights, for its relatability (though not in every nuisanced way), and for letting us know as black women that the things we contend with in this world are not all in our heads… those many things, individuals, entities , slights & straight out outrageously cruel events that makes soooo many of us tired & in need of a good rest. I never realized my palpability, due to my inherent calm, quiet, nature could have led to my own experiences with tokenism & then ever subsequent dismissals everytime I have had enough. I don’t want to be a perfect representative of my culture or a black woman, sad it can get misconstrued that way until you as the living “construct” catch on or aren’t a reflection of that anymore & for whatever reason in this country/ world.

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Left something to be desired

Revisado: 02-09-23

I am glad I finished it, but I did struggle to finish it & connected with only two tenants- the one who lost his friend & dealing with deep regret & the one who decided he couldn’t sell himself just to keep his place.

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Mariah wow this is a must read

Revisado: 11-29-21

I am gonna listen to this more than once. Mariah is as strong as she is sweet, funny, vulnerable and encouraging. I wish I could return the favor because I feel blessed by this project of hers, reading her autobiography. Been a fan since I was 10 years old. I thought I knew why- duh, her extremely beautiful voice & lyrical talent, warm/fun personality & glamorous presence, but after reading this, I definitely know why… on a much deeper, profound level even if the respect was always, ALWAYS there. She represents pure courage & coming out the other side of pain over & over again to have your own back even while others cannot or will not. It is healing to know this is possible. It’s a testimony.

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