It all started when...

A great friend of mine FaceTimed me and said, "Kweeen, you need to watch this new show on HBO called Insecure!"  He didn't say much more because he didn't want to ruin the show for me, and he didn't need to.  I was interested in watching the show simply by the way he said, "KaWeeen!"  As expected, I loved the show.  If you haven't watched the show, you need to.  Like seriously, stop reading this and go watch it. Besides it being extremely well-written, funny, and witty, what makes it a breath of fresh air is that it's a portrayal of real life, every-day circumstances for young women of color.  For me, It shows a perspective of how we (women) deal with societal expectations, balance our careers and social lives, and interact with the people we love (friendships/relationships). Annnddddd the characters are strong and smart, but not perfect.  They show an accurate depiction of your modern day Black or Brown woman.  

Anyhow, after watching the show, I became an Issa Rae fan and was craving to know more about this creative woman who writes and stars in this show that so captivated me.  This is what led to the purchasing and reading of The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl.  What better time than spring break to grab a good book to read?! You can find the book at your neighborhood bookstore in the comedy - essays section.  The book is a quick read, funny, and interesting. The essays delve into the types of themes popular in coming of age stories. Issa Rae examines how she became the person she is and shows readers her journey through life by discussing the importance of her name, her hair, her perceptions, and her relationship with her parents.  She also shares the choices she made in love and in her career revealing a woman that's seems so familiar. After reading her book, I feel like I've known so many Issa Rae's.  Many of her essays showed a reflection of me.  I think what I liked most about it was how much so many other people could relate to her story.  It reminded me how united we could all be if we remember the universal experiences of life and how much we all have in common.