Los Angeles Times
“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
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
The Emancipator
“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
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
Wondermind
“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
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
People En Espanol
“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
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
Kirkus Reviews
“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.”
KIRKUS REVIEWS
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
John Leguizamo
“Brown Enough is a celebration of Brownness and a manifesto about the magic, beauty, and heartbreak that comes with being Brown in America.
Brownness is more than our skin color or language or where we grew up; it’s also about the common threads that connect us all. I’m excited to see Christopher’s impact continue to grow as one of the key voices of his generation.”
JOHN LEGUIZAMO
Actor
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
Julissa Arce
“Brown Enough is a must read for anyone who wants to have a more expansive, and inclusive, view of race in America.
Rivas fiercely asks us to consider tough questions and offers candid and provocative answers. He lays bare his soul on the pages.”
JULISSA ARCE
Author and Social Justice Advocate
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
Pádraig Ó Tuama
“Christopher Rivas is interested in trouble: troubling the racist stories of blackness he’s heard in his family; troubling the experience of being white-passing; troubling the stories we tell about ourselves, and the stories we tell ourselves.
Christopher writes like you’re having a conversation, moving fluently between storytelling and the personal essay and in these 15 chapters, he considers Brown: in its complexities, complicities and cultures.”
Pádraig Ó Tuama
Poet and Theologian
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.