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A review by bethany6788
Making Love with the Land by Joshua Whitehead
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
A raw, autobiographical look at an Indigenous body's struggle with trauma, with the author using evocative prose to redefine mental health and personal growth. His work reimagines our connection to the land and each other amidst heartbreak and societal change.
Joshua Whitehead’s book Jonny Appleseed is one of the best books I’ve read this year. I immediately went to the library to request his other books and I am so incredibly glad I did.
This book of essays is amazing. The way that Joshua lets you into his world, it feels so honest and vulnerable. I was crying during the essay about his auntie, I felt his pain during the essay about his eating disorder, and I choked up during the last essay when he discussed missing touch during the pandemic. I was in my feelings the entire time I was listening. His narration is truly wonderful, and I love listening to him speak. The questions presented, the thoughts on paper, and the self-reflection are all integral parts to what makes this book of essays work so well.
100% recommend and would absolutely insist you listen to the audio!
Joshua Whitehead’s book Jonny Appleseed is one of the best books I’ve read this year. I immediately went to the library to request his other books and I am so incredibly glad I did.
This book of essays is amazing. The way that Joshua lets you into his world, it feels so honest and vulnerable. I was crying during the essay about his auntie, I felt his pain during the essay about his eating disorder, and I choked up during the last essay when he discussed missing touch during the pandemic. I was in my feelings the entire time I was listening. His narration is truly wonderful, and I love listening to him speak. The questions presented, the thoughts on paper, and the self-reflection are all integral parts to what makes this book of essays work so well.
100% recommend and would absolutely insist you listen to the audio!