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Such a Fun Age
320 pages, 2019
In Such a Fun Age, a debut novel from an exhilarating new voice, Alix Chamberlain is a woman who gets what she wants and has made a living showing other women how to do the same.
A mother to two small girls, she started out as a blogger and has quickly built herself into a confidence-driven brand.
One night when her babysitter, Emira Tucker, is confronted while watching the Chamberlains’ toddler, Briar, a security guard at their local high-end supermarket accuses Emira of kidnapping two-year-old Briar. A small crowd gathers, a bystander films everything, and Emira is furious and humiliated. But Alix resolves to make it right.
Such a Fun Age by Kiley ReidI is a great book to explore the subtle racial biases that exist in society. It's a wake-up call to check our own prejudices and how we treat people of different races.
The book gives us a chance to see the world through the eyes of a young black woman navigating a predominantly white environment. It's a great way to understand privilege and the role it plays in our lives.
Kiley ReidI shows us the importance of authentic relationships in our lives. The book encourages us to dig deeper into our relationships and find ways to make them more genuine and meaningful.
Such a Fun Age is a great book to research class differences and how they affect our interactions with others. It's a reminder that we should treat everyone with respect, regardless of their social status.
The book encourages us to face life's challenges head-on. It's a great reminder that we all have the strength to overcome obstacles and find our own path in life.
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Such a Fun Age is a gripping page-turner with serious things to say about racism, class, gender, parenting, and privilege in America.
Roxane Gay - Feminist writer, professorKiley Reid has written a book that’s as thought-provoking as it is hilarious. It’s a must-read!
Lena Waithe - Screenwriter, producerSuch a Fun Age is a deeply compelling debut about how we grapple with race, class, and privilege.
Reese Witherspoon - Actress, producerSuch a Fun Age is a searingly smart debut - a fresh, essential voice for our times.
Jojo Moyes - Romance novelistRecommendations
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