Praised for it’s vivid descriptions and realistic dialogue, this revealing sociological study is written in a “conversational, matter-of-fact, this is how it is” tone wherein McAdoo, through a loud & consistent/ strong & controlled/ you can’t put me in a box and shut me up/ voice emerges, in the manner of Ida B. Wells, as a critical thinker by providing a provocative exploration of various issues that plague the Black community.
In an honest, engrossing and emotional recount of McAdoo’s life experiences, topics on love, marriage, sex, fighting addictions, selling drugs, mental illness, race relations and white privilege are addressed. While this is a super-serious book, it is also filled with moments of humor that give way to outburst of laughter. But more than anything else, what makes it exceptional is its honesty. McAdoo’s strength and courage to openly discuss so many interpersonal topics in this beautifully written social commentary truly serves as a source of inspiration.
