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BUFFERINGHANNAH HartFamily despair + Coming to Terms with Identity—Delivered with heaping helpings of empathy!
5 STARS |
What if your mother was mentally disorganized—unable to take care of herself—how could she possibly take care of her children?
Of course: your older sister is living the same reality as you—your norms—all you know. A second father arrives, riding in on a broken horse—not your father—he is attracted to dysfunction—attempting to save a floundering soul—confusing life more—a baby sister arrives.
How the bleep do you survive and become a light when your world is draped in darkness?
When I read Buffering, I had no idea who Hannah Hart is—one of the few—I think. Hannah’s story may be disruptively unique—smeared with neglect—usually leading to misery and despair—however; with insurmountable hurdles stacked in front of her, and her sisters—she finds a way to share without burdening the readers with sadness and pain. She has endured a reality few could comprehend—but one many may use avoidance to hide from—we all have layers of dysfunction in our lives.
What makes Buffering outstanding, and a must-read: it is not Hannah’s struggles with sexuality, family dysfunction, etcetera—what makes it outstanding: she intuitively writes about her experiences, while at the same time have them be about something much more substantial than self. Hannah is a talented narrator—entertainer. Thankfully, she found the courage to share her challenges—she has survived. She seems to understand her voice may help others, those less fortunate, to find strength as well!
Of course: your older sister is living the same reality as you—your norms—all you know. A second father arrives, riding in on a broken horse—not your father—he is attracted to dysfunction—attempting to save a floundering soul—confusing life more—a baby sister arrives.
How the bleep do you survive and become a light when your world is draped in darkness?
When I read Buffering, I had no idea who Hannah Hart is—one of the few—I think. Hannah’s story may be disruptively unique—smeared with neglect—usually leading to misery and despair—however; with insurmountable hurdles stacked in front of her, and her sisters—she finds a way to share without burdening the readers with sadness and pain. She has endured a reality few could comprehend—but one many may use avoidance to hide from—we all have layers of dysfunction in our lives.
What makes Buffering outstanding, and a must-read: it is not Hannah’s struggles with sexuality, family dysfunction, etcetera—what makes it outstanding: she intuitively writes about her experiences, while at the same time have them be about something much more substantial than self. Hannah is a talented narrator—entertainer. Thankfully, she found the courage to share her challenges—she has survived. She seems to understand her voice may help others, those less fortunate, to find strength as well!
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we are never meeting in real life.Samantha IRBYA disruptive collection of dysfunction + insecurity that will have you guffawing about life
5 STARS |
Samantha Irby is a full-figured, somewhat-introverted, black woman. She has stories to share. Moreover, with biting candour: she shares. Irby highlights the heartfelt realities of her life struggles mostly learning to accept whom she has become. She seems to want to hide from the world while at the same time screaming out: LOOK AT ME! At least--README!
As much as her collection of stories are wit-filled diatribes on the perils of living in one's own skin, what makes the book standout is her courage to allow vulnerability to sneak onto the pages—and when it does, Irby turns the awkward pain into a slightly up-turned smirk. Only slightly. Laughter comes from pain. An abusive, manipulative, alcoholic father may provide a plethora of comedy necessary to survive. I’m not a full-figured black woman. Also, this life is hers, not mine—but, as much as humour allows us to cope—I would be surprised if before the laughter grew roots, it drowned in tears.
In the end: I’m glad I heard her screaming: README.
It might have been the dishevelled cat on the cover doing the screaming!
I guffawed, cringed, a tear almost made it into my left eye, a couple of times I considered puking—but mostly: I enjoyed escaping into her life.
If you enjoy a witty take on such shallow topics as racism, alcoholism, mental health issues, isolation, sex, lesbianism—you will love this book! Mainly, if you are an alcoholic who is suffering from problems mental-health while being isolated from the world, as you struggle with sexuality + the health issues that arise—from not the best eating plan, well, this book might be about you (us), or someone we know, READ IT!
I apologise for yelling: read it!
As much as her collection of stories are wit-filled diatribes on the perils of living in one's own skin, what makes the book standout is her courage to allow vulnerability to sneak onto the pages—and when it does, Irby turns the awkward pain into a slightly up-turned smirk. Only slightly. Laughter comes from pain. An abusive, manipulative, alcoholic father may provide a plethora of comedy necessary to survive. I’m not a full-figured black woman. Also, this life is hers, not mine—but, as much as humour allows us to cope—I would be surprised if before the laughter grew roots, it drowned in tears.
In the end: I’m glad I heard her screaming: README.
It might have been the dishevelled cat on the cover doing the screaming!
I guffawed, cringed, a tear almost made it into my left eye, a couple of times I considered puking—but mostly: I enjoyed escaping into her life.
If you enjoy a witty take on such shallow topics as racism, alcoholism, mental health issues, isolation, sex, lesbianism—you will love this book! Mainly, if you are an alcoholic who is suffering from problems mental-health while being isolated from the world, as you struggle with sexuality + the health issues that arise—from not the best eating plan, well, this book might be about you (us), or someone we know, READ IT!
I apologise for yelling: read it!
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BEST DAY EVERKAIRA RoudaA unique voice narrating a story in a riveting, gripping way, questioning self with every page turned
5 STARS |
Best Day Ever reads like a world-class DJ dropping beats—slowly elevating the reader to a crescendo—then sending them into a whirlwind ride racing toward a gripping, compelling, at a relentless pace, flashing twists and horror, until the end: leaves you gasping.
Love the ending?
Hate the ending?
There is no doubt Kaira’s prose is deft at drawing readers in—and guessing what may come next—with the last words opening up to debate.
The characters: We know them. As much as this is a work of fiction, I could not help but examine my life—wondering: have I ever behaved abhorrently like the main character? Have I ever placed, or do I know anyone who has; put a “loved” one in a place where love does not exist, where control disgusts?
Love the ending?
Hate the ending?
There is no doubt Kaira’s prose is deft at drawing readers in—and guessing what may come next—with the last words opening up to debate.
The characters: We know them. As much as this is a work of fiction, I could not help but examine my life—wondering: have I ever behaved abhorrently like the main character? Have I ever placed, or do I know anyone who has; put a “loved” one in a place where love does not exist, where control disgusts?
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GOD: A HUMAN HISTORYReza ASLANA light read that may mess with your mind while shining a different light on your GOD
5 STARS |
I picked up GOD because I figured it would be a light-spirited informative read.
Before I share my thoughts, I’d like to get my exaltations out of the way: Reza Aslan is a gifted writer—an intellect who makes my head spin—I’ve watched him dismantle talking heads on television. He scares me into wanting to be smart.
That’s enough sunshine. The real reason I picked up the book is that I’m God uninformed. My beliefs are simplistic: I believe we are supposed to trip toward kindness and that most other things we endure in life are just divisive noise. Do we need a God to tell us light is better than darkness?
Maybe, I’m naïve.
Before I share my thoughts, I’d like to get my exaltations out of the way: Reza Aslan is a gifted writer—an intellect who makes my head spin—I’ve watched him dismantle talking heads on television. He scares me into wanting to be smart.
That’s enough sunshine. The real reason I picked up the book is that I’m God uninformed. My beliefs are simplistic: I believe we are supposed to trip toward kindness and that most other things we endure in life are just divisive noise. Do we need a God to tell us light is better than darkness?
Maybe, I’m naïve.
GOD, a beautifully written book that for me highlighted the perilous nature of humanity as some of us desperately try to control others because of egos left unchecked. The book resonated loudly, helping me to understand we are all the same flawed creatures—losing ourselves in an unquenchable thirst for power.
If GOD does exist: could someone please explain politics (pmurt)?
Pick up this book. If you have a background in theology, it may provide a different view—maybe not. If religious studies passed you by as you struggled through life, like me, GOD is a nice light way to mess with your mind—maybe on a Sunday.
I do not fear GOD, but at the same time, any book with GOD in the title, just for divinity sake, warrants 5 STARS.
I enjoyed GOD. How could I not, “he watches the sun forever chase the moon across the vault of heaven.”
Thanks, Reza.
If GOD does exist: could someone please explain politics (pmurt)?
Pick up this book. If you have a background in theology, it may provide a different view—maybe not. If religious studies passed you by as you struggled through life, like me, GOD is a nice light way to mess with your mind—maybe on a Sunday.
I do not fear GOD, but at the same time, any book with GOD in the title, just for divinity sake, warrants 5 STARS.
I enjoyed GOD. How could I not, “he watches the sun forever chase the moon across the vault of heaven.”
Thanks, Reza.
