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This was a memoir Kincaid wrote after the death of her brother in the mid-90's to HIV/AIDS. It felt very personal, almost like a stream-of-consciousness diary she was writing to help in the processing of her grief. As such, it was hard to follow her train of thought at times. I'm glad I read it, but not sure I would recommend it.

#booked2022 about HIV or AIDS
#nonfiction2022 #ImAnAngel
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I listened to this collection read by the author. It was a real treat! It reminded me of listening to her read her work on public tv when I was a kid. I love her voice. In the intro you even get to hear her sing a few lines from spirituals that she cites as inspirations. This collection includes her inaugural poem, poems dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the UN, to Oprah‘s birthday & other special occasions. Most aren‘t printed elsewhere.