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Here for It; Or, How to Save Your Soul in America: Essays

R. Eric Thomas
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Here for It; Or, How to Save Your Soul in America: Essays

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020

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R. Eric Thomas

Here for It; Or, How to Save Your Soul in America: Essays

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

264

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2010s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Here for It; Or, How to Save Your Soul in America: Essays by R. Eric Thomas is a collection of essays exploring themes of identity, culture, and belonging. Through humorous and poignant storytelling, Thomas shares personal experiences related to race, sexuality, and navigating life's challenges while finding one's place in the world.

Humorous

Emotional

Inspirational

Contemplative

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.2

14,224 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Here for It; Or, How to Save Your Soul in America: Essays by R. Eric Thomas is praised for its wit and humor, offering insightful social commentary through a personal lens. Readers appreciate Thomas's engaging storytelling and ability to tackle serious topics with levity. Some critics feel that the humor sometimes overshadows deeper analysis, but overall, it is well-received for its relatability and charm.

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Who Should Read Here for It; Or, How to Save Your Soul in America: Essays?

Readers who enjoy humorous, insightful essays on identity, race, and culture will appreciate Here for It by R. Eric Thomas. Fans of Samantha Irby's We Are Never Meeting in Real Life or David Sedaris's writings on personal and societal observations might find this collection similarly engaging and relatable.

4.2

14,224 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

264

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2010s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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