I have not read the book. I have never heard of her. I just happened to listen to her on NPR today. I am an African male. I am floored by her, candor, wisdom, perspective on life, and humanity. She speaks truth with an amazingly uncomplicated simplicity. She is solidly grounded in reality. Our world today is steeped in lies, confusion, and make belief. And she is crazy funny. I really enjoyed listening to her. We need more people like her in our world today.