This book covers a wide range of topics affecting women from the perspective of a black woman, which I really appreciated. The author is very clear in her critique of systemic issues, and the personal stories make the topics feel real and grounded. I also think the book does a good job of introducing and breaking down intersectionality, especially for readers who are newer to these discussions.

That being said, I struggled with the book in several ways. First, it felt very US-centric. While that makes sense given the author’s background, as someone who isn’t from the US, I often felt like I was missing context. I’m probably just not the primary target audience, but I still found myself wishing for more explanation in certain parts. I also found the content quite introductory. While I’m not an expert, many of the points were already familiar to me. That’s not necessarily a flaw, but it did affect my reading experience.

More critically, I struggled with some topics, especially the author’s views on the military and guns. I understand these are shaped by cultural context, but I would have appreciated more reflection or explanation to better understand her perspective. There were also moments where the argumentation felt inconsistent. My main issue, however, is how the arguments are supported. While there is a sources section at the end, statistics within the chapters often feel surface-level, with no clear references or context. I understand this isn’t an academic book and leans more into a memoir style—which might also just not be my preferred style—but if statistics are used, I would have liked clearer sourcing, even just for further reading.

Overall, my struggle isn’t with the topics themselves—they are very important—but with how the arguments are presented. I can see why many people value this book, but for me personally, it didn’t work.