Really enjoyed this follow up memoir. She’s a little older, I’m a little older, and she had some helpful things to say about things we have in common (and things we don’t). Her honesty and vulnerability is fanfuckingtastic. She’s true blue.

Audiobook recommended. Some really strong essays in here, particularly the opener around her infertility journey, the discussion about menopausal and perimenopausal depression, and the story about Croatia. I appreciate her vulnerability and thoughtfulness, listening is like catching up with and learning from a friend.

I like her and what she has to say.

She did it again. This was as wonderful as her last book. I listened to the audio version. She reads it. I laughed, I cried, I got angry, and I laughed some more.

This book offers a candid and engaging look into her life. Like her first book, Union's writing style is approachable and conversational, making readers feel like they're chatting with a friend.

One of the book's strengths is Union's openness about personal topics. She shares her experiences with family, fertility, and raising a transgender daughter, demonstrating a commendable level of acceptance and inclusivity. Her perspective on race and the spotlight on racism, particularly during the pandemic, is also insightful.

While I enjoyed the book overall, I did have some reservations about its structure. The stories jump around between Union's childhood, college days, and current life, which can be a bit disorienting. While the opening and closing chapters were strong, some of the middle sections felt like filler material. More context or explanation for the inclusion of these stories might have helped to clarify their significance.

Despite these minor quibbles, I'm likely to read more of Union's work. While I may not be her primary target audience, she does a great job of inviting readers into her world and sharing her perspectives. It's important to note that the book does contain discussions of depression, suicidal ideation, and sexual assault, though these are handled with sensitivity.

Like 'We're Going to Need More Wine,' I thoroughly enjoyed Union's style, honesty, and candor. I appreciate her vulnerability in ways that encourage me to be the same. There were multiple laughs, gasps, and near-tears throughout the book.

Loved Gabrielle's stories! Funny and informative.

I listened to this book through Audible and absolutely loved the stories shared and the order they were told. Gabrielle Union spoke to and specifically addressed the readers/ listeners as if we were all sitting in the same room having girl talk. She was extremely raw and vulnerable and listening to that honesty was refreshing. It was especially nostalgic to hear her chapter on Isis, her Bring it On character. That was one of my first introductions to Gabrielle Union and it was very enlightening to hear the challenges and thought process that took place in striving to fully developing her character.