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  • Stories That Are Funny, Complicated, and True
  • Written by: Gabrielle Union
  • Narrated by: Gabrielle Union
  • Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (330 ratings)

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We're Going to Need More Wine

Written by: Gabrielle Union
Narrated by: Gabrielle Union
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Publisher's Summary

In the spirit of Amy Poehler's Yes Please, Lena Dunham's Not That Kind of Girl, and Roxane Gay's Bad Feminist, a powerful collection of essays about gender, sexuality, race, beauty, Hollywood, and what it means to be a modern woman.

One month before the release of the highly anticipated film The Birth of a Nation, actress Gabrielle Union shook the world with a vulnerable and impassioned editorial in which she urged our society to have compassion for victims of sexual violence. In the wake of rape allegations made against director and actor Nate Parker, Union - a 44-year-old actress who launched her career with roles in iconic '90s movies - instantly became the insightful, outspoken actress that Hollywood has been desperately awaiting. With honesty and heartbreaking wisdom, she revealed her own trauma as a victim of sexual assault: "It is for you that I am speaking. This is real. We are real."

In this moving collection of thought-provoking essays infused with her unique wisdom and deep humor, Union uses that same fearlessness to tell astonishingly personal and true stories about power, color, gender, feminism, and fame. Union tackles a range of experiences, including bullying, beauty standards and competition between women in Hollywood, growing up in white California suburbia and then spending summers with her Black relatives in Nebraska, coping with crushes, puberty, and the divorce of her parents. Genuine and perceptive, Union bravely lays herself bare, uncovering a complex and courageous life of self-doubt and self-discovery with incredible poise and brutal honesty. Throughout, she compels us to be ethical and empathetic and reminds us of the importance of confidence, self-awareness, and the power of sharing truth, laughter, and support.

©2017 Gabrielle Union (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers

What the critics say

"As she treats listeners to her honest, soul-baring story, Union pauses during the tough moments and laughs out loud during the happy ones.... The actress's touching personal stories about race, fame, sexuality, feminism, and family leave a lasting impression." (AudioFile)

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A must read

This book is beautifully written and beautifully read. I couldn’t turn it off because I was so eager to finish it. Trigger warning for chapter 7, but absolutely worth hearing.

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Loved it

So real, funny and heartbreaking all at the same time. Gabrielle Union's narration made it so enjoyable.

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Amazing

This book is well written and full of amazing excited stories. I’ve always loved Gabrielle union but now I am more in love her even more. What a masterpiece this book is was

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laugh, cry, and all of the above

The book starts out a bit surprising in the beginning but after, you can't put it down.

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Loved it!

This book will definitely make you laugh and cry, but will also make you think about what is important in your own life. 😊

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It was just ok.

The book was okay. Not my favourite book, but I was able to get through it. It was a little random, but I know that this is a collection of essays. There was nothing profound or enlightening or super interesting. It was just okay.

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We love her!

She is funny, real, and honest. I listened to this with my sister and we both laughed, gasped and nodded throughout different parts of the book.

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Honest, Inspiring, Relatable and Entertaining

I thoroughly enjoyed Gabrielle’s account of her life, experiences and lessons. It made me reflect a lot on my life choices and decisions too. The rawness and fullness of her accounts are inspiring! I have newfound respect for her as an actress and woman!

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So... I don’t drink wine

...but I love your book and reading and listening to you recount your life has helped me and will help many others with their life experiences. Thank you Mrs. Wade ❣️

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I'm sorry I waited so long

This book spoke to the young girl in me that continues to haunt the woman in me now! I struggled being "the black girl" in my suburban community and the internal turmoil it created. I love that you have highlighted this for your readers because often people feel it's not a story worth telling. You hit the mark with such humor and authenticity!
Well done Nikki Union! Well done!

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