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Glory Edim Is ‘Patiently Waiting’ for Maya Rudolph to Write a Memoir
What books are on your night stand? Right now I’m reading “We’re Alone,” by Edwidge Danticat, who is a dear friend. She is a master when it comes to evocative language; you instantly feel a sense of intimacy on the page. What book would people be …
What books are on your night stand?
Right now I’m reading “We’re Alone,” by Edwidge Danticat, who is a dear friend. She is a master when it comes to evocative language; you instantly feel a sense of intimacy on the page.
What book would people be surprised to find on your shelves?
A ton of memoirs by comedians: “She Memes Well,” by Quinta Brunson. “Yes Please,” by Amy Poehler. I recommend Trevor Noah’s “Born a Crime” all the time. I recently finished Whoopi Goldberg’s “Bits and Pieces.”I’m patiently waiting for Maya Rudolph to write her memoir!
Describe your ideal reading experience.
I like to read in public. Coffee shops. Airports. Park benches. My ideal experience happens during my morning commute; it transforms my otherwise ordinary bus ride into something more meaningful. It’s also a peaceful way to center myself before the hustle of work kicks in.
What’s the last great book you read?
“Lovely One: A Memoir,” by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, offers a profound look into what it means to break barriers and navigate the complexities of identity, race and gender in America, all while staying true to her values. Plus, I had the incredible opportunity to meet her at Politics & Prose bookstore in Washington, D.C. She has the warmest smile!
What’s the most interesting thing you learned from a book recently?
My 4-year-old son’s fascination with sharks led me to read “Sharks Don’t Sink: Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist,” by Jasmin Graham. Apparently, sharks never stop generating new teeth! They can go through up to 30,000 teeth in a lifetime. Parent tip: Shark trivia works really well when trying to convince a preschooler to brush his teeth.
“I needed to read to understand survival,” you write of your childhood. Is that still true?
Those early reads were pivotal. They felt like building blocks. Now I’m hoping to thrive instead of just surviving. As an adult, I’ve become more intentional about the books I seek out. I read stories that will challenge me or provide the guidance I need in a particular moment. It’s probably why I read so much nonfiction.
