She is hilariously funny and heartbreakingly honest in a memoir about her uphill battles to a little bit of money, fame, stability, and happiness.
Tag: Black Author
The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl
Issa Rae has entered our homes and hearts as the quirky, awkward, lovable, black girl through her YouTube, writing, TV show, and more. Her book makes her even more relatable.
Kintu
The Kintu clan is widespread throughout Uganda divided by diverse experiences yet united by the curse created centuries ago.
Year of Yes
Shonda Rhimes owns Thursday night and lives in Shondaland. But she wasn’t happy, so she embarked on a year of saying yes.
Homegoing
Follow the descendants of two sisters, whose lives take different paths, through eras of great turmoil in Ghana and the US.
The Thing Around Your Neck
Twelve short stories in one book exploring women’s lives in Nigeria and America. As always, I highly recommend it because Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is amazing.