BROWN

ENOUGH

In a binary Black / white world, what is the role of Brownness and that profound and expansive middle space.

about the book

Brown Enough is a roller coaster of finding one’s true self while simultaneously having a racial awakening amidst the struggle to be “perfectly” Latinx, woke, and as Brown as possible to make it in today’s America.

Its pages are full of honest explorations of love, sex, fake-it- till-you-make-it ambition, bad Spanish, color, code-switching, white-washing, scandal, Hollywood, and more. This memoir navigates these necessary and often revealing topics through fourteen chapters, each a distinct moment where Rivas explores his Brownness and how to own it.

the reviews are in

Book Testimonials

“How a ‘Call Me Kat’ actor decided he wanted to be more than ‘Brown Enough’”

“The book explores his self-doubt, his body dysmorphia and his anger at a system that consistently makes life harder for people of color. In “Brown Enough,” he charts his path to finding his voice as a writer, an actor and an American, a journey he hopes can help readers navigate their own way.”

LOS ANGELES TIMES

“In the alchemy of Brownness, taking up space should not be a radical act”

“‘Brown Enough’ excerpt by actor, author Christopher Rivas explores living beyond the Black/White binary to reclaim the middle ground of race, ethnicity, and identity.”

THE EMANCIPATOR - BOSTON GLOBE

“Christopher Rivas on Brownness, Spirituality, and Mental Health”

“Part social commentary, part memoir, actor Christopher Rivas’ first book, Brown Enough, delves into what it means to be Brown in America and the importance of Brown people taking up space, embracing their identities, and prioritizing their wellbeing.”

WONDERMIND

“How Christopher Rivas is Using Storytelling to Shatter Racial Binary Thinking”

“For #HispanicHeritageMonth, the author shares the inspiration behind his new book Brown Enough and how questioning his identity led him down a path of acceptance.”

PEOPLE EN ESPANOL

“A cogent memoir and commentary that challenges the American racial binary.

An Afro-Latino actor blends memoir with broader reflections on race, exclusion, and contemporary America in this debut book. In addition to his acting repertoire, which includes a recurring role in the Fox television series Call Me Kat, Rivas considers race and ethnicity in America through his podcasts and writings, which include a viral article in the New York Times in which he discussed breaking up with his girlfriend “because she was white.” Indeed, while this book provides plenty of juicy behind-the-scenes stories that will delight fans of Hollywood and pop culture, the book’s strength lies in its exploration of how Rivas’ experiences connect to a broader conversation on race and belonging in America.”