A review by aparizo704
Tanqueray by Stephanie Johnson, Brandon Stanton

emotional funny inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

Like many others, I was introduced to Stephanie’s story through Brandon’s Humans of New York (HONY) Instagram page. When Brandon announced a book was in the works, I preordered as soon as I could. There were numerous traits that drew me to Stephanie, like her candid sense of humor and refreshing honesty. Stephanie/Tanqueray is an inspiring woman who survived more than most people would experience in a lifetime. Her voice makes you feel closer to her in both a familial sense and proximity, with pages making you lean in like you’re listening to your grandmother recount a shocking story. My only complaint is that I wish the book were longer. 
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