What a beautiful book! What a powerful book! I spend a lot of time thinking about the #metoo movement and the impact it's had on society. I also think about the fact that a lot of people are unaware the movement was originally started by Tarana Burke to assist Black girls, women, and femmes in sharing their experiences in empathy. This movement has gotten so much wide attention via social media and Hollywood, but I'm so happy to have had the opportunity to listen to the voice behind it.This book...

#READTHISSPINE ✨⁣I can't describe the way I devoured this book last week. UNBOUND by Tarana Burke was one of my anticipated reads of the year and it did not disappoint. I appreciate Tarana's vulnerability and transparency in sharing her story with the world. She goes beyond the #MeToo movement and shines the light on the work she's being doing years before the the movement became a hashtag. I love that she goes deep into her life experiences which ultimately shows why she works tirelessly for Bl...

"I wrote out the story of Heaven. I wrote about how carrying my own shame had kept me from stepping out into the world to be who I was meant to be. And then I wrote about the celebrities who I knew the girls looked up to and whose stories of survival inspired me over the years, like Mary J. Blige, Fantasia, Queen Latifah, Gabrielle Union, Oprah, and of course, Maya Angelou. I wrote down a list of words that I wished someone had explained to me when I was their age. I defined things like grooming...

Every human being needs to read this. Immediately.

The author survived harrowing experiences and ended up doing what we all wish we could, turning it around and making it better for women coming behind her. It was definitely a difficult read, but a very important one. Tarana Burke's work is important and her story is important. May we all turn out to help women without having to endure the heart ache to do so. When Tarana Burke's "Me Too" movement was thrust into the spotlight she was ready. She had been preparing for years of helping women and

A must read! The audiobook was amazing!

i am glad to know the name and story of the founder of the me too. Movement. i think that this time i really understood just how much worse sexual violence is for black and brown girls (and other marginalized groups) - the more vulnerable, the worse. it really opened my eyes in terms of how much sexual violence gets hidden and how many victims are silenced. the ages shocked me - assaulted at 5 or 7, i was in kindergarten, and black women were being assaulted. it's hard to wrap my mind around. bu...

I was shook reading Tarana Burke’s memoir, UNBOUND: My Story of Liberation and the Me Too Movement! I’ve always been a believer that there is healing in walking and living your truths. That this healing magnifies when you accept your calling to use your own testimony to help others. In UNBOUND is a page-turner that you need to read and its author is one you should know. This is her story and in it she is brave, vulnerable, courageous and honest. She opens the door for readers to know her and her...

*I won an AR copy of this book in a Goodreads Giveaway*First, I would like to say that I really hope there are more copy edits to be done on this manuscript as there were many mistakes that made sections of the book partially unreadable. This almost made me stop reading altogether. If I was Tarana Burke I would be pretty mad that my book was allowed out, even as an Advanced Reading copy, with the kind of errors left behind by her editors.After finishing this book I am so glad that Burke had the

4 stars. This was an excellent but tough read. While I know of the subject of “Me Too”, it didn’t dawn on me that those two words could be a trigger for anyone sexually assaulted. The author’s voice is loud and clear and all the things she has done in her life with respect to this subject is admirable. I’m glad I read it, but will follow up with a lighter take.

Very good memoir. 👌🏾 Non-fiction is slowly becoming an enjoyable genre for me. I enjoy an easy to read and well told story. Tarana’s story makes you laugh and cry, cheer her on and cuss some folk out on her behalf. I can’t say that I knew the Me Too movement was started by a Black woman or maybe I forgot 🤔 but it’s one of the most important ones we have. Her story is heartbreaking, inspiring, funny, uplifting and provides encouragement to those who may need some. I recommend this story to everyo...

Imani Perry said that Unbound stands alongside I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, and I completely agree. I really believe that Tarana Burke's story is going to help women and girls as much as Maya Angelou's story has. What an incredible, vulnerable, and powerful memoir. Tarana Burke brings so much needed attention to the complexities of sexual assault for Black girls, complexities that aren't really there for white women and girls. The history of Black men being falsely accused of raping white wo...

3.5⭐️sI'm so glad that Tarana Burke wrote this book. The last 3rd of the book felt rushed and less carefully edited to me, however.

Creator of the Me Too Movement, Tarana Burke shares her life with great honesty and dignity.

Burke’s memoir covers how she came to dedicate her life to protect the vulnerable & bring predators to account. It's well told as she speaks with integrity, vulnerability, & compassion. Her deep understanding of trauma is evident & her service to others after her own experience is all the more remarkable. She got serious with her activism once she realized the lack of programs to support/protect Black & Brown women who spoke up about their sexual abuse. Through organizing Me Too came to be & lat...

I had no idea the #metoo movement was originally started by a black woman named Tarana Burke about 10 years prior to the movement becoming a force on twitter about some white Hollywood executive. I legit thought some white celebrity made this hashtag up. Her personal story is heartbreaking ❤️‍🩹 as she chronicles her life growing up, her relationship with her mother, and the rape she experienced as a young girl. This was a pick from my Literati book club and I thoroughly enjoyed this fast paced a...

Tarana Burke shares her story. An important read about how she came to understand her own experience and her community and movement work. I think the two most powerful parts of the memoir are about Maya Angelou and Heaven. With Maya Angelou, she gave Burke what the MeToo movement gives many survivors—the knowledge that they’re not alone. With Heaven, we are able to read a part of Burke’s story in which she wasn’t able to be there for a young girl trying to share her story. She reflects on how he...

I wanted to like this book more. The story is raw, and scary. The triumph of the #metoo movement is not really a happy ending. I was left with a gaping hole in my heart. I think I would like seeing Tarana Burke speak in person. I think it would be powerful. The book didn't do her justice.

This book shares some deeply personal stories that have affected Tarana as a young child, and may trigger some feelings if you have experienced sexual trauma in the past or present. Please be advised. Take care of yourself while reading her book, as you may need to take breaks or put the book down because of overwhelming emotions.Tarana Burke, the founder of the ‘me too’ Movement shares her personal experiences with sexual assault, sexual violence, and rape. I remember first learning about ‘me t...

When Tarana Burke was a young girl, she was sexually assaulted. She kept it to herself, not wanting to cause a problem for anyone. Throughout her childhood, in many of her experiences, she felt her perception of being "dirty" or "bad" was reinforced. She struggled throughout her teen years to find a place where she felt like she fit in and where she felt valued. Eventually, her exposure to a leadership group, 21C, changed her trajectory and she became involved in issues of social justice as an a...