Joyful Reads: Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union’s new book, We’re Going to Need More Wine hit bookstores and libraries this fall. Her fun on and off screen personality as well as the cheeky title had me thinking that this would be another fun memoir that are personable and a great distracting read, like Ellen Degeneres’ or Tina Fey’s recent books. I was wrong. Honestly, I should have known better too. Gabrielle Union stands out to me, before reading this incredible book, as a strong woman and advocate for women. I got this impression after seeing her in the documentary Half the Sky. Though she’s known for many other roles she’s played, this one stands out to me…perhaps because of the power of that film, perhaps because she was not playing a role but being herself, perhaps both.
Her new book is even more real and all Gabrielle. It is one of the barest and honest memoirs I’ve read. She doesn’t just give you a look into her world; it’s all laid out there. The cheeky title isn’t cheeky at all. She’s saying, you may need another glass of wine or more. You may need some tissues. You will definitely need to check your judgments and preconceptions of every woman you ever meet hereafter. You will definitely be doing some serious thinking about how you see yourself in relationships, in your sexuality, and your feelings about being a woman.
And no, it’s not all seriousness. This book is a collection of essays or stories on different topics. Some are the fun, quirky Union that her image portrays. The bits about her interactions with Prince were great. I suggest a little listening treat to get you in the mood now.
You will laugh. You will be shocked. You may even cry. Overall, this is a book for women which you’ll come away from feeling strong and empowered to be more honest, even just with yourself, about who you are.
Christina Trunnell is the Head of Library and Information Services at Treasure Valley Community College.
Her new book is even more real and all Gabrielle. It is one of the barest and honest memoirs I’ve read. She doesn’t just give you a look into her world; it’s all laid out there. The cheeky title isn’t cheeky at all. She’s saying, you may need another glass of wine or more. You may need some tissues. You will definitely need to check your judgments and preconceptions of every woman you ever meet hereafter. You will definitely be doing some serious thinking about how you see yourself in relationships, in your sexuality, and your feelings about being a woman.
And no, it’s not all seriousness. This book is a collection of essays or stories on different topics. Some are the fun, quirky Union that her image portrays. The bits about her interactions with Prince were great. I suggest a little listening treat to get you in the mood now.
You will laugh. You will be shocked. You may even cry. Overall, this is a book for women which you’ll come away from feeling strong and empowered to be more honest, even just with yourself, about who you are.
Other memoirs you may like:
Half Broke Horses by Jeanette Walls
The Year of Yes by Maria Dahvana Headley
The Distance Between Us by Reyna Grande
I Feel Bad About My Neck: and Other Thoughts on Being a Woman by Nora Ephron
Christina Trunnell is the Head of Library and Information Services at Treasure Valley Community College.
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