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Sometimes I Trip On How Happy We Could Be

By: Nichole Perkins
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“Hear the dark liquor of her laughter rippling behind her sentences” in this magnetic memoir as it explores a journalist’s obsession with pop culture and the difficulty of navigating relationships as a Black woman through fanfiction, feminism, and Southern mores (Saeed Jones).

A Roxane Gay Audacious Bookclub November Pick

Named "Most Anticipated Books of 2021" by Buzzfeed and LitHub

Pop culture is the Pandora’s box of our lives. Racism, wealth, poverty, beauty, inclusion, exclusion, and hope - all of these intractable and unavoidable features course through the media we consume. Examining pop culture’s impact on her life, Nichole Perkins takes listeners on a rollicking trip through the last 20 years of music, media, and the internet from the perspective of one Southern Black woman. She explores her experience with mental illness and how the TV series Frasier served as a crutch, how her role as mistress led her to certain internet message boards that prepared her for current-day social media, and what it means to figure out desire and sexuality and Prince in a world where marriage is the only acceptable goal for women.

Combining her sharp wit, stellar pop-culture sensibility, and trademark spirited storytelling, Nichole boldly tackles the damage done to women, especially Black women, by society’s failure to confront the myths and misogyny at its heart, and her efforts to stop the various cycles that limit confidence within herself. By using her own life and loves as a unique vantage point, Nichole humorously and powerfully illuminates how to take the best pop culture has to offer and discard the harmful bits, offering a mirror into our own lives.

©2021 Nichole Perkins (P)2021 Grand Central Publishing
Women Heartfelt

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Critic reviews

"In these sharp, uncompromising essays, Nichole Perkins probes the intersections between her blackness, hailing from the South, her womanhood, and her sexuality. There is an appealing self-awareness in these essay - a willingness to examine her flaws as much as her strengths. The book gets stronger and stronger and the final few essays are clarion calls to naming things as they are, claiming the power you desire, and embracing yourself unapologetically." (Roxane Gay, New York Times best-selling author of Bad Feminist)

"Nichole’s work is necessary, urgent, and so beautiful. At turns surprising and familiar, tender and brutal, the entire collection is a love letter to the black girls we were, to the black women we are, and to the brave, new beings we are growing up to be." (Jesmyn Ward, National Book Award-winning author of Sing, Unburied, Sing)

“It is not easy to be open with reflections on sexuality, intimacy, pleasure, religion, race, and class, but Nichole does so with such intellect, thoughtfulness, and levity. Sometimes I Trip On How Happy We Could Be is not only another welcomed contribution because of the sharp, funny, and focused voice Nichole Perkins brings to those issues and others, but that she brings a working class southern Black perspective that more of America needs to hear from.” (Michael Arceneaux, New York Times best-selling author of I Can’t Date Jesus: Love, Sex, Family, Race, and Other Reasons I’ve Put My Faith in Beyoncé and I Don’t Want to Die)

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This book was such an easy listen. I'm giving an overall 4 because I wanted more of a conclusion, but I guess that's how life is-ongoing, to be continued. I had to repeat some chapters because of the relatability; even as a millennial 😉 Thank you for sharing yourself Nichole Perkins.

GREAT Storytelling!!!

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I’m usually not big on essays but I enjoyed every moment of this. And I’m so glad it was read by the author. So relatable. Lots of laughs. A few tears. Some “let me sit and marinate on that” moments. Greatly appreciate the vulnerability.

Loved It!

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some of these stories made me feel validated and unashamed thank you for being part of my getting ready for work routine thru laughter and heartfelt stories

like reminiscing with a bestie

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I truly enjoyed listening to this book. I identified, laughed, and wondered throughout. It was both fun and interesting. I have somethings to tryout.

A great read

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This author kept me on my toes. It’s like she knew me personally. From the sexy times down to the let’s tackle stereotypes moments she nailed it. Someone ask her when she’s gonna drop another one and put it in Audible format. I will be buying!!!

Nothing dull about it!

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I love this book!
The story line is so good and keeps you very entertained !

A great read!!

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This is a great, honest new adult reading book. This is for young Black women, who are dating. The ideas, thoughts and perception of the main character was very realistic and vulnerable. The title, being a lyric from Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Bonnie and Clyde song, caught my attention. I’m glad I gave this book my time.

Keeping It Real Goes Right

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I definately loved the book, and being Gen X the aurthor is relateble. She explained so many things thru the lens of a woman of colors perspective that it really opened my eyes. I do feel we should have more open dialogs btwn women, I think men have "told us our thoughts" too long and I hope that women like this writer keep speaking up and help us all to come forward. think all women should read this book

Challenged my thoughts

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The raw and uncensored realness of each chapter inspired me deeply. From the very beginning, the tone captivated me and ignited a craving for more, showcasing powerful revelations and unwavering resilience.

This book was everything I needed and everything I never knew I did.

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Best book we’ve read this far! Definitely relatable and gives book club readers something to talk about!

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