Thicker Than Water
by Kerry Washington
Mentioned once across 1 show · first heard Apr 2026 on Good Hang with Amy Poehler.
The general take
Amy Poehler calls Thicker Than Water amazing and praises it as very artful. That's the extent of the feedback available, so it's hard to say what the broader consensus is—this is just one positive endorsement from her perspective.
About
Award-winning actor, director, producer, and activist Kerry Washington shares the deeply moving journey of her life so far, and the story of discovering her truth in this instant New York Times bestseller. "Beautiful." —Oprah Winfrey While on a drive in Los Angeles, on a seemingly average afternoon, Kerry Washington received a text message that would send her on a life-changing journey of self-discovery. In an instant, her very identity was torn apart, with everything she thought she knew about herself thrown into question. In Thicker than Water, Washington gives readers an intimate view into both her public and private worlds—as a mother, daughter, wife, artist, advocate, and trailblazer.
Who said what
Amy Poehler👍 Recommends
…discussing kerry washington memoir about family origins and finding roots
“And honestly, it reminds me of your memoir. It reminds me of Thicker Than Water, which was amazing. I mean, that was very artful what you just did there.”
Good Hang with Amy Poehler — Kerry Washingtonat 54:29
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