I didn’t know Dulce Sloan before I received this arc, but now I want to consume all the archive content of hers I can find! She has a fresh voice and rhythmic way of telling stories — even thought this wasn’t audio, I could practically hear her reading it to me.
She kept saying “I’m not writing a memoir,” which is a strange thing to say in a memoir? But really, I think she means that she shares her lived experiences alongside smart, strong, CLEAR calls to action we should all take to create a better society. Never preachy, but direct and honest. Highly recommend seeking out her recent interviews promoting the book if you want a sneak peek.
One example: her thought on “the greatest moment in white American history is when they started allowing dogs in office buildings.” I laughed so hard, then got irritated because I am DOG PERSON HEAR ME ROAR, she continues for a few pages on her rant then —BAM. I understand why she dislikes dogs.
I wish I’d received an audio version, but alas I did not. Some parts in written form felt like they dragged on a too long. I don’t wanna read about office jobs for three chapters. But I bet her live impersonation of coworkers and characters would’ve made it better.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the early copy!