The book "Don't Let It Get You Down" by Savala Nolan is a powerful and thought-provoking collection of essays that delve into the complexities of living between society's most charged and intractable spaces - between Black and White, rich and poor, thin and fat.

With unforgettable anecdotes and a nuanced understanding of our society's most pressing issues, this book is both humorous and heart-wrenching.

Through her personal experiences as a mixed-race individual, Nolan offers a unique perspective on the cyclical richness and sorrow of being Black in America, and how Black children face police brutality, while "large Black females" encounter stigma and Black men carry the weight of other people's fear.

The book also explores how women learn to internalize rage and accept violence in order to participate in our culture.

With a clear and concise writing style, Nolan's essays are both lyrical and magnetic, making this book an essential read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of race, class, and body type in America.