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Punch Me Up to the Gods: A Memoir by Brian Broome

23 reviews

imchelsi's review against another edition

challenging informative reflective

4.0

I don't read very much nonfiction but this was a heartwrenching and critical look at what it means to be black and gay, the the concept of masculinity as a whole. I really enjoyed the format and the culmination was very effective. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent

agnesjlopez's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

Moderate: Mental illness and Medical content

book_sky's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

4.75

The dark humour, unique book structure and beautiful style of writing really elevate this novel. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use

Moderate: Sexual content and Violence

juliagongaware's review against another edition

dark inspiring sad medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

ash_ton's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense fast-paced

4.0

Broome has a great voice. I love when I can be immersed in a memoir, can envision it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racism, and Sexual content

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexism, and Alcohol

Minor: Hate crime, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Police brutality, Suicide attempt, and Classism

eicart_reads's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

Moderate: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Classism

Minor: Body shaming, Infidelity, and Terminal illness

ashleycmms's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, and Racism

Moderate: Sexual content and Violence

aformeracceleratedreader's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.5

A needed memoir in a space heavily dominated by white voices. I enjoyed that it was read by the author and was an important look into one black , queer experience.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Racism

Moderate: Sexual content

remimicha's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Classism

caitlancole's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

The heaviest, rawest memoir I’ve ever read — and I think the most important. The audiobook was exquisitely done and moved me to tears. I am in awe of Brian Broome. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury