Real American
Real American
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Brief
272
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2010s
2017
Adult
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
Real American by Julie Lythcott-Haims is a memoir exploring the author's experiences with race as a mixed-race woman navigating predominantly white spaces from childhood through adulthood, addressing identity, racism, and microaggressions while wrestling with cultural belonging and raising her children with a strong sense of their racial identities. The memoir discusses themes of racism and prejudice.
Emotional
Contemplative
Inspirational
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Julie Lythcott-Haims's memoir, Real American, elicits a powerful response with its raw exploration of racial identity and personal growth. Readers appreciate the candid storytelling and emotional depth, though some find the narrative occasionally disjointed. Overall, it offers an impactful, thought-provoking read on the complexities of race in America.
Who Should Read Real American?
A reader who would enjoy Real American by Julie Lythcott-Haims is likely interested in autobiographical narratives that explore race, identity, and belonging. Fans of Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates and The Color of Water by James McBride will find this memoir both poignant and thought-provoking.
2,034 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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272
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2010s
2017
Adult
14-18 years
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