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We're Going to Need More Wine: Stories That Are Funny, Complicated, and True by Gabrielle Union
tamanda94's review against another edition
4.0
I LOVED this book! The audiobook made it a thousand times better. I felt like I was getting to know Gabrielle Union as a person and she was a friend just sharing her life stories. Honestly, great way to start the year and I'm so glad I picked this up.
hitatianna's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
shelbymarie516's review against another edition
5.0
Gabrielle is so honest and raw in this book. She is able to cover the funny, sweet, and intimate stories of her life in such grace. She makes you re-evaluate; it brings up issues like race, fertility, and our unstoppable need for information and a good story whether it is true or not. She gives a wonderful perspective on issues we face today in diversity, acceptance, and going beyond to embrace all of the differences, because ultimately living boldly and facing life head on is the way we should all do life. Eye opening, Entertaining, and Heart Warming. I may not agree with some of her opinions or choices, but she has definitely helped to build that bridge to where judgement is stripped away and honesty can aid and create friendships.
jampsonn16's review against another edition
TW for sexual assault/rape
I listened to this on audio and while I know I enjoyed it at the time, I unfortunately don't remember much about it beyond the bigger talking points. The story follows Union in typical linear fashion from childhood to adulthood, and while her upbringing was interesting enough, it's her details about specific experiences that really resonated with me. Like the issues she faced as a Black woman when she first started acting and the terrible vagina-cleaning advice she once got from a friend. And then there was the terrible recounting of a sexual assault in her teens that left me rattled. Union tells all of this with a matter-of-fact bluntness that was refreshing to hear. I do think women are not encouraged to talk about their experiences unless they're neat, clean, or easy to digest, but Union came in and smashed that expectation to the ground. She's so confidently open about these things and basically says "get over yourself if you're offended or put off, this is my story to tell." Life is messy and so are our experiences, and I think Union perfectly illustrated that in this memoir. While I may have to reread this, I can say that it's worth the time if you're a memoir-buff like me!
I listened to this on audio and while I know I enjoyed it at the time, I unfortunately don't remember much about it beyond the bigger talking points. The story follows Union in typical linear fashion from childhood to adulthood, and while her upbringing was interesting enough, it's her details about specific experiences that really resonated with me. Like the issues she faced as a Black woman when she first started acting and the terrible vagina-cleaning advice she once got from a friend. And then there was the terrible recounting of a sexual assault in her teens that left me rattled. Union tells all of this with a matter-of-fact bluntness that was refreshing to hear. I do think women are not encouraged to talk about their experiences unless they're neat, clean, or easy to digest, but Union came in and smashed that expectation to the ground. She's so confidently open about these things and basically says "get over yourself if you're offended or put off, this is my story to tell." Life is messy and so are our experiences, and I think Union perfectly illustrated that in this memoir. While I may have to reread this, I can say that it's worth the time if you're a memoir-buff like me!
sluddy84's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape