I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I'm disappointed that more folks on NetGalley or other sites haven't requested an eARC of this book! It's an excellent collection of essays that inspires hope, joy, and reflection. Lewis-Giggetts is raw and vulnerable when describing her own trauma and that of other Black folks, but she is equally strong in her affirmation of Black Joy as a tool for both resistance and resilience to counteract the one-dimensional stereotype of Black pain.

Read this with an open mind and be prepared to reflect and hold yourself accountable.