A review by connellwaldronstan
They Said This Would Be Fun: Race, Campus Life, and Growing Up by Eternity Martis

5.0

I never thought I could relate to a book so deeply, and then I read this beautiful work of art. Eternity captures the experience of being black, being a woman, navigating a world that tries to tell you you are not enough, unworthy- in such an apt way that at times I felt her words were an echo of so many moments that I’ve felt. I found myself jotting down quotes from the book as a read it, as sign posts and reminders that I am not alone in these experiences. There were moments that moved me to tears, moments that enraged me, moments that made me laugh. I am so grateful this book exists. Thank you to Eternity for putting these words to the page to make more space for those of us who can relate. A beautifully apt and poignant work.