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You Can't Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain

Phoebe Robinson, Jessica Williams
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You Can't Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2016

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Phoebe Robinson, Jessica Williams

You Can't Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

285

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

You Can't Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain by Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams combines personal essays and humorous commentary to explore the complexities of race, gender, and pop culture from an African-American woman's perspective, promoting greater understanding and empathy.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

25,243 ratings

69%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams’ You Can't Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain has received praise for its witty, insightful examination of race, gender, and pop culture. Critics appreciate Robinson's humor and authenticity but note a few sections as overly repetitive. Despite minor flaws, the book is lauded for blending poignant social commentary with comedy.

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Who Should Read You Can't Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain?

Readers who enjoy You Can't Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain by Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams appreciate candid, humorous explorations of race, culture, and gender. Similar to fans of Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay and We Are Never Meeting in Real Life by Samantha Irby, they value witty, insightful social commentary.

4.1

25,243 ratings

69%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

285

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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