For more reviews, check out my blog: Craft-CycleThis book was hilarious and I loved it. Using humor and a plethora of pop culture reference, Robinson discusses various topics with a focus on race and gender. Personally, I thought Robinson's humor paired well with some of the harsher truths she bring...
Date Published: October 4, 2016 Format: NOOK book Source: Personal Copy Date Read: December 26, 2018 Winter COYER reading list Blurb: A hilarious and affecting essay collection about race, gender, and pop culture from celebrated stand-up comedian and WNYC podcaster Phoebe Robinson.Phoebe Robinson ...
Phoebe Robinson is a black American comedian/actress who discusses racism and feminism with heavy doses of pop culture references in this book. A lot of it was interesting, but she lost me several times with the pop culture sections and relentless references, and I kinda skipped over a few bits wher...
This is about black issues and women's issues, but it's totally upbeat. She isn't negative about anything. She gives lots of pointers to all people of how to do your best in situations. She also has a section to her niece who is biracial and encourages her to embrace her black side and white side...
In the sake of fairness, I should note that like Robinson, I think Lisa Bonet is the da bomb. I always loved Denise best, mostly because she was the oldest girl who was regularly on the Cosby Show. However, I do think it is interesting that Robinson slights as proof as Bonet's awesome ablitiy her hu...