You Can't Touch My Hair

And Other Things I Still Have to Explain

By: Phoebe Robinson, Jessica Williams - introduction

Narrated by: Phoebe Robinson, Jessica Williams, John Hodgman

A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • "A must-read…Phoebe Robinson discusses race and feminism in such a funny, real, and specific way, it penetrates your brain and stays with you." –Ilana Glazer, co-creator and co-star of Broad City

A hilarious and timely essay collection about race, gender, and pop culture from upcoming comedy superstar and 2 Dope Queens podcaster Phoebe Robinson

Being a black woman in America means contending with old prejudices and fresh absurdities every day. Comedian Phoebe Robinson has experienced her fair share over the years: she's been unceremoniously relegated to the role of "the black friend," as if she is somehow the authority on all things racial; she's been questioned about her love of U2 and Billy Joel ("isn’t that . . . white people music?"); she's been called "uppity" for having an opinion in the workplace; she's been followed around stores by security guards; and yes, people do ask her whether they can touch her hair all. the. time. Now, she's ready to take these topics to the page—and she’s going to make you laugh as she’s doing it.

Using her trademark wit alongside pop-culture references galore, Robinson explores everything from why Lisa Bonet is "Queen. Bae. Jesus," to breaking down the terrible nature of casting calls, to giving her less-than-traditional advice to the future female president, and demanding that the NFL clean up its act, all told in the same conversational voice that launched her podcast, 2 Dope Queens, to the top spot on iTunes. As personal as it is political, You Can't Touch My Hair examines our cultural climate and skewers our biases with humor and heart, announcing Robinson as a writer on the rise.

Read by the Author, and featuring additional narration by Jessica Williams and John Hodgson

Featured on Refinery 29's list of "The Best Books Of 2016 So Far"

Thank you Phoebe!!

I really enjoyed this book. As I listened to it, I experienced a full range of emotions; everything from laughter to anger to pride. I want so many of my friends to listen/read this as well. I will be encouraging them to do so. I will definitely listen again. Thanks Phoebe for articulating things the way you do.

Do you need relief?

This book came in to me at the right moment. Which is to say, my life was falling apart and this book made me laugh. Not that I expected less from Phoebe, if anything I knew this listen would be clutch in an crap situation. I recommend without reservation even if your life circumstances are far from sad. It's funny and crass, and also an education. So do it. Get this book. Do it now.

Phoebe is the best

She is the best, I love her a lot and everyone should listen to the audiobook!!!!

Great book she is quite funny!

I just wish authors that are reading the book would be coached to speak a little slower, it's hard to understand when audible.

I really liked that when she talked about black verses white that it wasn't the poor me syndrome like another book I just read. I grew up white and privileged and can still tell stories just as tragic. We all have our story and she told hers quite well!!

I am a little older and didn't know who she was but glad I chose it. I think it was the hair intro! LOL

I love all colors as long as they are good people.

Engaging

Phoebe Robinson is a fantastic story teller however not much stuck with me from this book. It has been about a month since I listened to this read and while I remember moments where I was laughing out loud, I can't quite recall at what or any specific stories from this book. I know I was highly entertained while on a road trip because of this book but it was not a stand out story even if it was a stand out performance.