10 Books By Famous Black Women You Should Read

We’re Going to Need More Wine: Stories That Are Funny, Complicated, and True, Gabrielle Union

“In this moving collection of thought provoking essays infused with her unique wisdom and deep humor, Union uses that same fearlessness (used to speak out during A Birth of a Nation) to tell astonishingly personal and true stories about power, color, gender, feminism, and fame. Union tackles a range of experiences, including bullying, beauty standards, and competition between women in Hollywood, growing up in white California suburbia and then spending summers with her black relatives in Nebraska, coping with crushes, puberty, and the divorce of her parents. Genuine and perceptive, Union bravely lays herself bare, uncovering a complex and courageous life of self-doubt and self-discovery with incredible poise and brutal honesty. Throughout, she compels us to be ethical and empathetic, and reminds us of the importance of confidence, self-awareness, and the power of sharing truth, laughter, and support.”