Why read Brown Girl Like Me?

Book cover of Brown Girl Like Me: The Essential Guidebook and Manifesto for South Asian Girls and Women

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You might feel that this fight is too big for you. How on earth can you dismantle so many complex, long-standing systems of oppression? My answer: piece by piece.

Brown Girl Like Me is an inspiring memoir and empowering manifesto that equips women with the confidence and tools they need…

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1 author picked Brown Girl Like Me as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Ravinder Randhawa

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Infused with passion and empathy, this book has much to offer. Tackling topics that are taboo or misunderstood; from mental health to menstruation, love and relationships, to micro-aggressions. The writer talks honestly about her own experiences and signposts solutions that have helped her, including other women’s insights, research, and information. Lively, positive, and life-affirming, this book will speak to many.

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