Thank you to Scribner and NetGalley for the Reader's Copy!

Available Nov 10 2020

What a joy it was to revisit Kiese Laymon's extraordinary collection "How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America" in the continued aftermath of 2020. Through letters and essays, Laymon recollects his journey through academia, publishing and teaching. There were some laugh out loud moments and many more emotive, tearful moments. Overall, Laymon has penned a love letter to his mama, his hood and, above all else, to Black male joy. A much needed book during these evermore challenging times.