Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

(I got this as an ARC through NetGalley, but it’s available now!) I actually read this in February, but completely forgot to include it in my monthly post! I have been a fan of Akilah for a while now, following along with her life on Instagram, and fangirling over the Akilah of having a Nap Dress style named after her fame. This books is a look at Akilah’s own experiences, navigating the world as a Black, disabled woman who is working hard to actively take down white supremacy through her work and her very existence. She shares her experiences in the workforce, in relationships, in building her own consulting business, while facing discrimination and ableism along the way. She shares a space for other Black disabled women to feel seen and represented, and also shares real, actionable tips for being an ally, or accomplice, in the fight against white supremacy. And for any fellow members of Nap Dress Nation, yes, she does talk about working with Nell! I love Akilah’s style of writing, too – I felt like I’d just had a deep heart-to-heart with a friend when I was done. Don’t miss this one!

Was a good book to read as a "white" female. Was a little hard to follow at times.
There was plenty of great quotes and subject matter to really give thought too


Received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review,

I've been following Dr. Cadet's work for a while so I was excited to see this book! I did a tandem read with the audiobook as well and really enjoyed hearing her narrate. I will say that this book is very much written for white people (which I am!). I think that narrows who I would recommend it to, but I think it would be a fantastic companion to a book like So You Want To Talk About Race or an alternative to White Fragility. What really enhanced this book is Dr. Cadet's personal life experience, particularly as a disabled Black woman. I really learned from her stories and look forward to seeing what she does next.

This was a fantastic book. Akilah Cadet's writing was incredibly engaging and informative. I really appreciated that she provided trigger warnings for the harder and darker parts of this book, as it gave me a chance to prepare. Ultimately, the title was truly indicative of the essays and Cadet demonstrated exactly how white supremacy is all around and I found myself taking notes on all the ways I perpetuate white supremacy in my life and how I can do better. The second to last chapter of this book is especially important for anyone wanting to ensure they take this book to heart.

Reading this book gave me many emotions. I agreed with many things that Akliah wrote in this book. I would recommend this book to many of my book clubs.

I received this as a advanced reader copy through NetGalley. And I am so glad I was able to read it early.

This was such a relatable and honest memoir. I felt the writing was very accessible and easy to understand. And I absolutely related to the author since we have the same chronic illness. I really liked how the memoir covered not only her quest to dismantle white supremacy, but how that related to her chronic disability, and how it overall affected her mental health. I feel like the author was extremely honest and raw, and I always appreciate that in a memoir.

I never once lost interest in any portion of this memoir. It was so accessible in its writing. There wasn't a bunch of legal and/or medical jargon that would have drawn me out of the story. It was written, almost like the author was having a conversation with a friend. And I love that about it. It made it so accessible and relatable. Overall, I wish the chronic illness had been discussed a little bit more because that was the ultimate point that I was interested in but I absolutely learned a ton about dismantling white supremacy as a white presenting person. I feel like this is a very important book and it should be taught in high school.

Prepare to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. Dr Akilah Cadet speaks her truth and experiences with wit, sass, and sarcasm. Throughout her novel, she describes the racism, sexism, and ableism she experienced as well as allyships and accomplices. For a Caucasian woman, this is a truly eye-opening book on how we can do better. Trigger warnings in the book: racism, sexism, ableism, and suicide.

As a white person trying to navigate this world in a way that actually helps people of color vs centers myself, I’ve been trying to include different writings by people giving their perspective on the world (not necessarily all about white supremely). This book is broken down into different essays in which Cadet tells stories from her life. There are definitely some parts of this that may make some uncomfortable but I think that learning to recognize what makes us uncomfortable and why is such an important part of growth. I loved Cadet’s writing and appreciated the humor throughout. I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone just looking for a good read, but especially anyone looking to see the world through the eyes of somebody else.

This book is a series of essays/stories of Dr. Akilah Cadet and her being a black woman who is also disabled. She runs a company that focuses on diversity and inclusion as well as equity. I did enjoy this book but my main gripe was that I felt that there was not enough talk about white supremacy about her disability. That is the main reason that I wanted to read this novel because of the discriminatory nature of BIPOC individuals who have disabilities.

I also appreciated that this book was set up as stories as I feel that this flow was more digestable that way.

Thank you so much to the publisher and Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review

This book is a series of essays from Dr. Akilah Cadet, who owns her own company that focuses on equity and diversity. She details her experience in a world of white supremacy.

Overall, I thought this was a good read with a lot of great points made. Based on the subtitle, I thought there would be more chapters about her disability and how white supremacy creates medical inequality There was a little of this, but I thought there could have been more. I also think a few chapters could have been combined or rearranged so that the book overall was punchier. Despite this, I still enjoyed reading this and would recommend it.

I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review,

This was a 2.5 rounded up to 3 stars for me largely due to what seemed like odd editing. The flow seemed off where things would get explained and then reintroduced later as if it was the first go. Given that this is an ARC, it's possible there will be further changes before publication that will revolve this bumpiness. Aside from that, I will say I was not familiar with Dr. Cadet's work prior to reading this book but I gather she has quite a presence on social media. She writes very candidly about her experiences and there is no shortage in the ways she has been harmed in various business and personal dealings, even as a person of her stature. There is a lot to be gleaned from that lest anyone think racism is/was "solved" by Black folks in high positions. Dr. Cadet puts a face and a story to the issues that are often intellectualized, like medical racism as she struggled to find a diagnosis that matched what she was experiencing. Stories are often the best ways for us to understand these concepts, and so I appreciate Dr. Cadet using her own real life examples to allow us to see the cost while also showing us what thriving looks like.

I read this book in a day and I never looked back! The twist and the plot were pretty easy to identify but the different POV's kept me intrigued to see how everything was going to unfold. A couple of the characters were so unlikable that it made it hard to feel bad or connect with them in any way. I do wish that the ending would've given a little more, I wanted to know how the characters dealt with the aftermath.


*I received a copy of this eARC via NetGalley*

This book is told from Dr. Akilah Cadet's perspective. It explains more about her being a disabled black woman and how she goes through with her life. She also explains about racism and other topics. There are some parts I like and some that I don't really like due to the fact that it's quite uncomfortable for me to read. The book is quite good and can be recommended to those who want to learn more about racism and other things.

Thanks to the publishers, Hachette Books and NetGalley, for giving me the opportunity to read this book and write a review.