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We're Going to Need More Wine: Stories That Are Funny, Complicated, and True

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Gabrielle Union
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Book
521
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123
Release Date
October 17, 2017
Duration
7 hours 49 minutes
Summary
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work

Named a Best Book of the Year by The Root

Chosen by Emma Straub as a Best New Celebrity Memoir

“A book of essays as raw and honest as anyone has ever produced.” — Lena Dunham, Lenny Letter

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 forty-four-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.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Lerato D. May 2018

LOVE IT! She was able to highlight issues that some have chose to keep under wraps! She really ‘brought It!’ I hope she will bring many more books.

Profile Avatar April G Jan 2018

Well done with many laugh out loud moments. Thank you "Nicky" for sharing!

Profile Avatar Karla C Jan 2018

So great and inspirational!! She is so strong and I hope she writes more!

Profile Avatar Charlene P Jan 2018

I really enjoy the brutal honesty, made me laugh out loud and raised important issues as well. Nikki is a remarkable and brave lady.

Profile Avatar Tarricke M Jan 2018

I just know she’s one of my best-friends in my head. Always been a fan, and love you for keeping it real. Thanks for sharing with us! Amazing book and great stories.

Profile Avatar E Coe Dec 2017

Love love LOVE this book. Enjoyed hearing of her truths and how they resembled much of my own life experiences! Such an enjoyable book!

Profile Avatar Traci W Nov 2017

I love your truths! This book is such an amazing eye opener. It activated the suppressed feeling for healing. You know your worth, you are worth it!!! TWS

Profile Avatar Micheal A Oct 2017

Deny her everything, but you won't take away her realness, honesty and sincerity. If you miss tales by moonlight (Biafran culture) by your grandma... welcome home. Gabrielle Union nailed it!!!

Profile Avatar Opal Johnson Feb 2025

I am not a reader by any means of the definition, but I have become a fan of listening to my favorite Hollywood Celebrities read their books. Gabrielle Union has been one of my favorites since before Bring It On. Just hearing her take on the world, how she "disappears" when her emotions get the best of her and just hearing her be human (relatable), while making mistakes has made me love her even more! I have started her next book and I am excited to learn and connect with her even more.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2024

Amazing so authentic and personal and real honesty loved the way Gabrielle tells her story so much resilience, love the humour too!

Profile Avatar T A. May 2024

Thanks Sis for keeping it real. I loved it and listened in one sitting with my wine, fruit, and chips. Really enjoyed waiting on the next‼️❤️

Profile Avatar Asatidah S. Oct 2022

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

Profile Avatar Karla T. Aug 2022

Only this actress can tell her story!! I’m so glad she chose to narrate he book. We definitely need more wine.

Profile Avatar Jennifer B. Jul 2022

I laughed, I cried, I learned through beautifully told stories of vulnerability and strength.

Profile Avatar C D. Jun 2022

There were times I had to pause just to laugh. This book had its funny moment but there are also some serious and moving life issues she addresses too. Lovely book and I'm on to hear her next one.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2022

Gabrielle’s self-discovery is revelatory. I enjoyed her frank, raw language, her insights into Black Hollywood, and her open discussion of her infertility. In summary, she is, with the exception of her star status, like all women of color. We struggle, we survive. The unflattering aspect of her memoir was the discussion of her friend’s breast cancer. The story revolves, not around the woman, but on how her cancer diagnosis made Gabrielle feel. Sometimes ego can eclipse the most poignant moments and leave a sour note.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2022

Soooooooooooooooooooo good. I could NOT put this book down. Gabrielle chats with you like she’s your girlfriend. I laughed, cried, learned and was challenged. Highly recommend and very entertaining.

Profile Avatar NKANYEZI N. Jan 2022

I’m sure my neighbours thought I was crazy … was literally laughing out loud the whole time!!! I loved this book.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2021

Tells it like it was — and is. Full of heart and brains — tears and smiles.

Profile Avatar Courtney M. Oct 2021

I loved this book

Profile Avatar Kim M. Aug 2021

GabrielIe Union narrating her own book really brought the stories to life. I absolutely loved the transparency!

Profile Avatar Cathrine Aoll Jun 2021

Very good read. I felt connected to the author; like my friend was telling me a story.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2021

Laugh out loud funny. Honest and fair. Relatable and comforting. It reads like your best friend telling you a story while we’re at dinner. Really enjoyed it.

Profile Avatar Suzanne E. Jan 2021

have always loved Gabrielle Union.. after reading, I love her even more...

Profile Avatar Jaree N. Oct 2020

I like that she narrated the book. It was well written and easy to get through. I feel like she is more fun than I expected her to be.

Profile Avatar Angela Aponte Aug 2020

This was such a good read. Gabrielle's candid and humble account of her personal journey had me completely engrossed. I listened to the audio version and she is such a good story teller. I have a lot of respect for her as a woman with some of the same fears and insecurities as most women. And her story of the growth and transformation as a human being is inspiring. I truly enjoyed her story and have shared it with all my girlfriends.

Profile Avatar Stevana R. Jul 2020

Gabrielle does great at narrating. I’ve listened to this book 3 times and enjoy it each time.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2020

Excellent Book

Profile Avatar Victoria M. May 2020

I loved this book! It was so relatable and touched on so many different real life issues. I would highly recommend.

Profile Avatar Monica A. Apr 2020

Great book. Very inspiring and empowering, go read it!!!

Profile Avatar Ceri-Anne W. Feb 2020

Truly amazing book. I felt she totally opened up about her struggles.. Her highs and her lows... Loved everything about this book

Profile Avatar Jerome P. Aug 2019

Thank you, I wish I didn’t wait so long to read a book I planned to read so much time ago.... thank you: perfect book... real and a beautiful ending

Profile Avatar Zakiya R. Jul 2019

Super-relatable for any women who grew up in the 80s/90s.

Profile Avatar Tannia C. Jun 2019

I really enjoyed hearing this book. It’s was emotional and some parts were really funny. I would look to hear more.

Profile Avatar Carolina G. Jan 2019

This book was refreshing! Gabrielle reminds us that she too is flawed, and that it’s okay to be raw! As a step mother myself I love that she divulged into the nitty gritty details that no one wants to talk about it this role, bravo Gabrielle!

Profile Avatar Lilian T. Nov 2018

I enjoyed this immensely. A very real read that will have you laughing, nodding your head in agreement with an “oh yeah” to follow and getting all up in your feelings right along with the narrator. Didn’t want the book to end.

Profile Avatar Lisa C. Sep 2018

Love it. Really raw in places, beautifully read- cuss words and all.

Profile Avatar Alexis R. Aug 2018

An amazing insight into your world, what you dealt with, experienced, learned and overcame. Thank you for this gift of authenticity!

Profile Avatar Jennay R. Jul 2018

Very good, transparent peak into her life that is so relatable!

Profile Avatar Kim F. Jul 2018

Such a great book! I didn’t really know very much about her before this book. She shares her stories so honest and clearly; she is so brave and vulnerable! This book changes the way I think about things.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2018

Loved the honesty made me smile laugh and really think about life x

Profile Avatar ROBBI G. May 2018

I throughly enjoyed reading this. I loved that the book was narrated in her voice. It felt like we were having a conversation.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2018

Amazing book. Amazing woman Gabrielle Union is.

Profile Avatar Traci B. May 2018

Great read, but you can't be squimish or listen with your kids in the car!! I laughed out loud and talking back when she talked about what it's like being a black woman and having those talks with our black sons. So many experiences of my life, as a black girl raised in a white environment, that I completely related to. Gret read, Nikki!!!

Profile Avatar Kalena N. May 2018

I learned a lot about Gabriel Union from reading this book. Great book but it’s not in order. In other words it’s in female style. She jumps around in the book a lot just like us females when we’re telling a story

Profile Avatar Savannah M Apr 2018

I felt her so much in this book! She’s a phenomenal story teller as well! I thoroughly enjoyed it & have told all the women I know to read it or listen if they haven’t done so already!

Profile Avatar Shanada K Apr 2018

I love this book. I love Gabrielle and I really hope she writes another book. Thank you for sharing this Nicky.

Profile Avatar makhosazana n Apr 2018

I went through it twice in two days, and feel like repeating over and over. I am not sure if it is the impact and authenticity of GU's voice or the rawness of the story, but it is worth every cent. I hope this is not her last book.

Profile Avatar Marvin j Mar 2018

Excellent Book!!!! Great read!!!

Profile Avatar Joan G Feb 2018

Loved it

Profile Avatar Robin D Feb 2018

I loved the honesty of the book. Each story shared allowed you to see life and share memories through the eyes of the author.

Profile Avatar April K Jan 2018

This book was really good! I took some valuable tips from this book!! great read!

Profile Avatar Keyshawn W Dec 2017

Love the book!! Would like to see more work from her she's always been one of my favorite Actress.

Profile Avatar Stephanie J Nov 2017

I laughed, cried, thought about my own life experiences. Thank you Nikki for sharing your truth with us all.

Profile Avatar Lusa B Nov 2017

Where to begin? Nikki did not disappoint! She told her truths, her way and provided an UP CLOSE and PERSONAL overview of her life experiences. WOW. I appreciate you Nikki! Thank you for sharing in such an authentic, down to Earth, funny and caring way. Bravo!

Profile Avatar Myrna b Oct 2017

One of the BEST books I’ve read/listened to in a long time. “NIKKI” made you feel like you were in her living room sharing a glass of Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California. Listening to her made me laugh, cry, sob, feel empowered, strong , uplifted and so much more. Her writing is raw, authentic, intelligent, street savvy and pure. I swear she and I were separated at birth! I hope she writes More she is the new millennium Oprah!

We're Going to Need More Wine: Stories That Are Funny, Complicated, and True

We're Going to Need More Wine: Stories That Are Funny, Complicated, and True

Author: Gabrielle Union
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