funny book

It’s a bitterly funny book that switches from humor to horror and back at a pace that would be frenzied were the author not so firmly in control.

The upshot of all of this is that Kristi Noem is not going to be your next vice president—and hasn’t really been a contender since before this funny book saga, anyway.

Ultimately, she made it through and penned a beautifully written, poignant, and, at times funny, book about grief, body image and self-awareness — arriving at a place of healing and acceptance of herself and her family.

It's a painful and funny book about belonging and alienation with subtle and profound insights into the complicated experiences of black immigrants to the US.

To be able to write such a strong feminist message in a truly funny book is a remarkable achievement!