by Amber Ruffin
First published 2021
When Amber Ruffin, a writer and performer on Late Night with Seth Meyers, teams up with her sister Lacey to share the absurd yet all-too-real stories of Lacey's experiences with racism, the result is a laugh-out-loud, painfully relatable, and shockingly eye-opening book. From being mistaken for a prostitute to having strangers put their hands in her hair, Lacey is a lightning rod for ridiculous encounters that highlight the casual and systemic racism still prevalent in society. With their signature sisterly banter, Amber and Lacey navigate these entertainingly horrifying anecdotes, offering a unique perspective on the modern-day struggle against prejudice and discrimination.
Genres: african-american, contemporary, non-fiction, biography-memoir, comedy, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: real-life-experiences, sibling-relationship
241 pages · Kindle Edition · Grand Central Publishing
Content warnings: racism