Sometimes I Trip On How Happy We Could Be

De: Nichole Perkins

Narrado por: Nichole Perkins

In this "saucy and smart" memoir, a journalist uses pop culture as a lens to navigate her identity as a Black woman (Oprah Daily).

Nichole Perkins takes readers on a rollicking trip through the last twenty years of music, media and the internet, exploring her experience with mental illness, her attachment to the TV show Frasier, her role as a mistress, Prince, and what it means to figure out desire and sexuality in a world where women are still expected to prioritize marriage.

Combining her sharp wit, stellar pop culture sensibility, and trademark spirited storytelling, Nichole boldly tackles the damage done to women–especially Black women–by society’s failure to confront the myths and misogyny at its heart. Nichole illuminates how to take the best pop culture has to offer and discard the harmful bits, offering a mirror into our own lives.

A Roxane Gay Audacious Bookclub November Pick

Named "Most Anticipated Books of 2021" by Buzzfeed and Lithub

Reseñas de la Crítica

"In these sharp, uncompromising essays, Nichole Perkins probes the intersections between her blackness, hailing from the South, her womanhood, and her sexuality. There is an appealing self-awareness in these essay— a willingness to examine her flaws as much as her strengths. The book gets stronger and stronger and the final few essays are clarion calls to naming things as they are, claiming the power you desire, and embracing yourself unapologetically."—Roxane Gay, New York Times bestselling author of Bad Feminist

"Nichole’s work is necessary, urgent, and so beautiful. At turns surprising and familiar, tender and brutal, the entire collection is a love letter to the black girls we were, to the black women we are, and to the brave, new beings we are growing up to be."—Jesmyn Ward, National Book Award-winning author of Sing, Unburied, Sing

“It is not easy to be open with reflections on sexuality, intimacy, pleasure, religion, race, and class, but Nichole does so with such intellect, thoughtfulness, and levity. Sometimes I Trip On How Happy We Could Be is not only another welcomed contribution because of the sharp, funny, and focused voice Nichole Perkins brings to those issues and others, but that she brings a working class southern Black perspective that more of America needs to hear from.” —Michael Arceneaux, New York Times bestselling author of I Can’t Date Jesus: Love, Sex, Family, Race, and Other Reasons I’ve Put My Faith in Beyoncé and I Don’t Want To Die

"For me, the joy in reading SOMETIMES I TRIP ON HOW HAPPY WE COULD BE is in witnessing how — essay by essay, revelation by hard-won revelation — Nichole comes into awareness of her own power like a storm gaining strength just off the coast. The girl who sneaks romance novels into Sunday church services becomes the woman asking tough, keen questions about what she wants and what we all want. I hear the dark liquor of her laughter rippling behind her sentences. I hear the rich timbre of a writer who knows that vital power lives in pleasures."—Saeed Jones, award-winning author of How We Fight for Our Lives

"These essays are at once poignant, timely, and a lot of fun to read. In Sometimes I Trip On How Happy We Could Be, Nichole Perkins manages to write about Prince as brilliantly as she does her first hotmail account, and makes it look easy. This book is meant to be read in the bathtub, with good wine, and even better company on the way."
—Ashley C. Ford, author of Somebody's Daughter

GREAT Storytelling!!!

This book was such an easy listen. I'm giving an overall 4 because I wanted more of a conclusion, but I guess that's how life is-ongoing, to be continued. I had to repeat some chapters because of the relatability; even as a millennial 😉 Thank you for sharing yourself Nichole Perkins.

Loved It!

I’m usually not big on essays but I enjoyed every moment of this. And I’m so glad it was read by the author. So relatable. Lots of laughs. A few tears. Some “let me sit and marinate on that” moments. Greatly appreciate the vulnerability.

like reminiscing with a bestie

some of these stories made me feel validated and unashamed thank you for being part of my getting ready for work routine thru laughter and heartfelt stories

A great read

I truly enjoyed listening to this book. I identified, laughed, and wondered throughout. It was both fun and interesting. I have somethings to tryout.

Nothing dull about it!

This author kept me on my toes. It’s like she knew me personally. From the sexy times down to the let’s tackle stereotypes moments she nailed it. Someone ask her when she’s gonna drop another one and put it in Audible format. I will be buying!!!

A great read!!

I love this book!
The story line is so good and keeps you very entertained !

Keeping It Real Goes Right

This is a great, honest new adult reading book. This is for young Black women, who are dating. The ideas, thoughts and perception of the main character was very realistic and vulnerable. The title, being a lyric from Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Bonnie and Clyde song, caught my attention. I’m glad I gave this book my time.

Challenged my thoughts

I definately loved the book, and being Gen X the aurthor is relateble. She explained so many things thru the lens of a woman of colors perspective that it really opened my eyes. I do feel we should have more open dialogs btwn women, I think men have "told us our thoughts" too long and I hope that women like this writer keep speaking up and help us all to come forward. think all women should read this book

This book was everything I needed and everything I never knew I did.

The raw and uncensored realness of each chapter inspired me deeply. From the very beginning, the tone captivated me and ignited a craving for more, showcasing powerful revelations and unwavering resilience.

Amazingly honest

I often listen to audiobooks while i work on the ambulance or at my firestation. I am a 40 year old heterosexual black man. This book poped up in my suggestions. I figured i would listen to a bit and move on because i didn’t think i would enjoy the story. I couldn’t have been more wrong. I instantly felt like i was talking to the author and i got a perspective from a black woman that i would have never imagined. This was the most interesting read for me this year. To the author i would like to say thank you .