HERE FOR IT Or, How to Save Your Soul in America; Essays

R. Eric Thomas narrates his collection of funny and heartfelt essays with irresistible warmth. His scattered "honeys," outbreaks of laughter, and occasional frustrated sighs make his narration seem more like a conversation than a recording. In a voice that will immediately make listeners feel like they've known him forever, Thomas reflects on the complexities of identity, faith, and Internet culture. From the different perspectives of his various identities--gay black man, writer immersed in the digital world, person married to a pastor--he illuminates the horrors and joys of living, working, and loving in 21st-century America. Though often serious, these essays are infused with Thomas's curiosity, hope, and love for the world, and these are apparent in every word he speaks. L.S. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2020]