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Mar 17, 2023
Long and redundant.
Dec 08, 2022JCLHelenH rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
What you need to hear perfectly presented with humor and amazingly good nature. Audio is read by the author and Lacey herself.
Nov 12, 2022lizardi rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Hilarious? Even funny? NO. How does one take a topic like this and find humor in it? Maybe African Americans need to do that to simply survive from day to day. I, as a white person who is trying to educate myself and become more…
Jul 28, 2022red_jellyfish_106 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Racism is everywhere and unfortunately holds the title of a very real and important issue in today's society. Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar are people who have faced such racism. You’ll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey explores some…
Jul 19, 2022Janerubin rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A humorous look at racism. Every locale has different ratio of white to Black population so what Nebraska would be like for a Black person is hard to imagine. Certainly some of the same issues are the same everywhere. It's really difficult…
Feb 22, 2022QuinnM_2 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An educational read for this older white woman. The overt racism that continually occurs unchecked is disgusting. I picked up this book to raise my awareness regarding my own actions and thoughts. Racism is about suppression. Treat…
Nov 28, 2021mrscoach10 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely funny & horrifying. Amber & Lacey are a hoot, the racists who mess with them, not so much.
Sep 13, 2021booksmile rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I liked the audiobook version best (mostly narrated by Amber) but seeing the photos and stuff in the print books was nice too
Sep 06, 2021meaganmagee rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
My favorite book in the last 2 years! Even though being from Omaha made all the stories truly cringeworthy, I still appreciated their ability to make me laugh. Both of the sisters are true gems. I've recommended this book to many…
Aug 11, 2021RodneyJBrown rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Occasionally hilarious but mostly horrifying stories about everyday racism in Nebraska and my state of Iowa. Written in a chatty tone that flits from anecdote to anecdote -- getting a little too random sometimes -- I believe I would have…
Jul 02, 2021IndyPL_ChaseM rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
If you are familiar with Amber Ruffin’s comedic segments on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” or her own show on the Peacock Network, you know that she tackles tough subjects in a bubbly but biting manner. She carries that wit over to this…
Jul 01, 2021kcanimator rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Love Amber Ruffin and her comedic style. Her voice, delivery and the sisterly dynamic between her and her sister Lacey really comes through in this book. Beyond that the stories told here are great, giving us a look at everyday racism…
Jun 05, 2021foriac75 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
READ THIS BOOK! Amber is hilarious and these stories will stick with you. You will learn a LOT, laugh out loud, feel angry and irritated, be blown away, have your mind opened.....I am so grateful Amber and Lacey wrote this book!
May 22, 2021anonymouswe rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
What a great book. Gave it 4.5 stars (held back half a star because it's personal anecdotes and the author paints a few stereotypes about white people while decrying white people doing the same about black people), but overall, what a…
Apr 16, 2021audmel65 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Read this! It will make you laugh and make you cry about how far we still have to go in this country and in Omaha. This is a learning opportunity but so so so fun!
Apr 16, 2021lengoveas rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book should be mandatory reading for all white people, and all people.
Apr 06, 2021RCL_Jenna rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Y’all. This book. Read it. It will make you laugh, it will make you uncomfortable, and it will teach you a thing or two about casual (and very not casual) racism. I hear that the audiobook is good, it being read by Amber and Lacey…
Mar 29, 2021TheresaAJ rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This very quick read will leave you laughing and crying at the same time. When describing some of the things that were said to Lacey, I heard my father's voice saying (over and over), "Before you open your mouth, engage your brain and…
Mar 21, 2021lilypad_1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Having waited for months for this book I started reading it the minute I got it so I could get it back into circulation. I am aware of racism, am anti-racist and I was horrified at how White people treat Black people but especially here in…
Mar 15, 2021c8r2cats rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Stories are simultaneously heartbreaking and hilarious. Everyone should read this, but especially white people who otherwise "don't know what they don't know" about how pervasive, draining and exhausting everyday racism is to both its…
Mar 12, 2021
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Mar 05, 2021
this book was great. I laughed a lot. I like Amber Ruffin's show, and am familiar with her comedic voice, so I think that helps, but its a funny book anyway. I mean, yes, the fact that these stories happened is tragic, sad, horrible,…
Feb 28, 2021biblioday rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
First, hats off to Amber and Lacey’s parents for raising these amazing ladies. In Omaha no less! This is a MUST read for white folk, especially if you think you’re woke. You’ll learn a lot about racism that never occurred to you before.…
Feb 26, 2021OPL_MichelleC rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
You’ll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories About Racism by Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar. This sister author duo grew up right here in Omaha. While Lacey still lives and works in the state, Amber is in New York as a writer…
Feb 22, 2021ArapahoeChristineS rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This thought provoking book blew me away! Lacey is a sweet, and endlessly patient, professional who is often the only person of color on staff in her hometown, Nebraska. Her stories, as mostly told by Amber, vary from cringe-worthy, to…