This book was powerful and emotional. In 2003 Juliet journeys across the country, from the Bronx, to Portland, Oregon to intern for Harlow Brisbane. Harlow is a powerful, feminist author. Throughout the summer Juliet experiences heartbreak, love, hippies, non-meat burgers, polyamory, PGPs, lesbians, family, women leaders, and herself. I love how the author gave us Juliet, through all the lesbian and Bronx context, a young adult that women can relate to. Even if you are not a lesbian, growing up in the Bronx or in search of a feminist movement, give this book a shot. You will learn the value of standing up for yourself, loving yourself, and actually taking a chance to breathe and find you and love who you really are. You do not have to have a single label. Just be happy for who you are. Be proud.
Once you get past all the language most people are not comfortable with and situations that might seem gross to you (based on societal views) the heart of this book boils down to simply put, F*** everyone else and love yourself.
Once you get past all the language most people are not comfortable with and situations that might seem gross to you (based on societal views) the heart of this book boils down to simply put, F*** everyone else and love yourself.