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

5.0

This was a fantastic and devastating memoir. Broome is GenX so his younger years grappling with his developing homosexuality was very rough all around, within his family and amongst his fellow Black students. His particular exclusionary life is heart breaking and eye opening. The intersection of race, masculinity and sexuality is very challenging in the Black community - especially due to how important religion is. I learned a lot and Brian's voice was strong and inspiring.