Real American

Book • 2017

In 'Real American,' Julie Lythcott-Haims shares a deeply personal and candid look at her experiences growing up as a biracial woman.

The book is a collection of vignettes that address her internal struggles with race, identity, and belonging.

It delves into microaggressions, discrimination, and racism, and how these factors have shaped her life.

The memoir also highlights the healing power of community in overcoming the isolation and self-loathing that often accompany being considered 'the other.

' Lythcott-Haims' narrative is a powerful exploration of what it means to be Black in America and her path to self-love and acceptance.

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