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You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories about Racism

Amber Ruffin, Lacey Lamar
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You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories about Racism

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021

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Amber Ruffin, Lacey Lamar

You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories about Racism

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

215

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Omaha, Nebraska • 2010s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey by Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar recounts real-life experiences of a Black woman, Lacey, encountering everyday racism. The book embodies humor and sincerity, showcasing Amber and Lacey's sisterly bond while addressing important social issues.

Reviews & Readership

4.6

24,481 ratings

91%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey by Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar is a humorous yet poignant memoir narrating real-life encounters with racism. Critics praise its candid storytelling and clever wit, while some feel the humor occasionally undermines its serious themes. Overall, it delivers powerful social commentary through personal anecdotes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories about Racism?

Readers who enjoy witty, insightful takes on personal experiences with systemic racism will love You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey by Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar. Fans of I’m Still Here by Austin Channing Brown and So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo will find it both enlightening and entertaining.

4.6

24,481 ratings

91%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

215

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Omaha, Nebraska • 2010s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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