I instantly fell in love with Ali Wong when she walked onto the screen of my TV with her pregnant belly, dirty mouth, and satire in Baby Cobra. I like her even more in her familiar yet fresh collection of letters to her daughters.
Category: NonFiction
Here’s a bunch of reviews for all the nonfiction I read.
Amazing Iowa Women by Katy
Amazing Iowa Women by Katy Salwell Ph.D. is a beautifully illustrated book about the remarkable women who have called Iowa home. Unfortunately I'm not in it, but maybe the second edition won't overlook me.
The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off by Gloria Steinem
Gloria Steinem has the lady-balls to love her writing enough to make a whole book out of her own quotes. I admire this, and I loved it.
Dapper Dan by Daniel Day
Dapper Dan by Daniel Day is a memoir about overcoming obstacles only to find more in the way at every turn. The story of a man navigating a world ruled by systemic racism and still finding a way to change fashion.
A Month in Siena by Hisham Matar
Matar writes with the confidence of a seasoned writer but with the excitement of a toddler reaching for a favorite sweet. It is evident, he has found himself in the middle of his own personal heaven in Siena.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
A heartbreaking look into the formative years of Maya Angelou, one of America’s greatest poets and humans.