UNASHAMED Musings of a Fat, Black Muslim

Narrator Sisi Aisha Johnson has a sassy, confident voice. She's a great choice to present model and writer Leah Vernon's memoir of body positivity. Listeners will chuckle as they hear about being a young Muslim trying to find fashionable, modest wear in a plus size. Johnson's lively style carries us through many of Vernon's uncomfortable moments. We are encouraged to laugh as she confronts her increasing weight and her parents' reactions, and begins her long journey to self-acceptance. Johnson tells these stories as if they happened to her. M.R. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2019]