You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey

Five days into 2021 and I might have just read the best book of the year! I know it is far to early to say such things, but I cannot help it! I have never read anything like You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories About Racism by Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar.

Sisters Talking

Written by two sisters, this collection of true short stories details Lacey Lamar's experiences with racism, some that occurred when she was just five years old. Yes, the stories are shocking, and sometimes I wanted to cry (I definitely swore a few times, because how can people be so willfully ignorant?), but I also laughed a lot, which is something I was not expecting. Discussing racism is definitely a hard thing to do, and often times, it can be painful for those who are recounting these experiences, but laughter was a welcome surprise.

All in all, I loved this book, and it is definitely one of my new favourites. It was beautifully written, as if I was sitting with Ruffin and Lamar in conversation, and I was allowed to reflect on my own role as I try to be an ally. Five stars, undoubtedly!

Thank you to Grand Central Publishing for sending me this book! I am, as always, your Opinionated Bookworm. To share your thoughts or request a review, please comment below, email me (theopinionatedbookworm@gmail.com), or follow me on Instagram (@theopinionatedbookworm1).

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