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A review by bookofcinz
This Will Be My Undoing: Living at the Intersection of Black, Female, and Feminist in (White) America by Morgan Jerkins
4.0
"Generally, I devoured personal essay collections written by women in a matter of days. I'm a nosy and voyeuristic person.....or maybe I'm naturally curious. Whatever the reason, I love read it about women's inner lives, traveling through the pages like a boat gouged by a mild yet noticeable current."
I read this book in one sitting partly because it was that good and also because Morgan Jerkins' writing was that engaging. Jerkins' unpacks a lot of things in this novel from growing up black, to dating, Lemonade, Black Girl Magic amongst other things.
It is clear Jerkins' got the give of gab because she really addressed certain topics in the most engaging way. I particularly loved the following essays:
How to Survive: A Manifesto on Paranoia and Peace
How to Be Docile
A Lotus for Michelle
Im astounded that Jerkins is so young in her writing career, I am looking forward to her more grown-up pieces.
A great read overall.
I read this book in one sitting partly because it was that good and also because Morgan Jerkins' writing was that engaging. Jerkins' unpacks a lot of things in this novel from growing up black, to dating, Lemonade, Black Girl Magic amongst other things.
It is clear Jerkins' got the give of gab because she really addressed certain topics in the most engaging way. I particularly loved the following essays:
How to Survive: A Manifesto on Paranoia and Peace
How to Be Docile
A Lotus for Michelle
Im astounded that Jerkins is so young in her writing career, I am looking forward to her more grown-up pieces.
A great read overall.