What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker: A Memoir in Essays
What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker: A Memoir in Essays
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019
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BetaWhat Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker: A Memoir in Essays
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 20199
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • 2010s
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker: A Memoir in Essays by Damon Young explores the complexities of race, identity, and masculinity through personal narratives. Young examines his own experiences as a Black man in America, addressing societal expectations, microaggressions, and personal growth with humor and introspection in a series of candid essays.
Humorous
Emotional
Gritty
Informative
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Damon Young's What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker garners praise for its sharp, insightful humor and candid exploration of race, masculinity, and identity. The memoir’s essays resonate with authenticity and wit, though some critique its nonlinear structure for affecting narrative flow. Overall, it's celebrated for its engaging and thought-provoking prose.
Who Should Read What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker: A Memoir in Essays?
A reader who appreciates sharp humor, cultural commentary, and personal narratives on race and identity will enjoy Damon Young's What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker. Comparable to works like Ta-Nehisi Coates' Between the World and Me and Phoebe Robinson's You Can't Touch My Hair, it appeals to those seeking insightful, candid explorations of Black experiences.
5,466 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • 2010s
2019
Adult
18+ years
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