The book is a collection of essays about Nichole Perkins' life experiences, including childhood memories, that relate to her perspective as a Black woman and the influence of pop culture on her development.

"[1] Publishers Weekly wrote in a similarly positive review: "writing from a place of humility and humor, Perkins paints an exuberant portrait of a Black woman speaking to and from her power.

"[2] Sarah Schroeder described it in a starred review for Library Journal, "Memoir readers who appreciate unpredictability, candor, and pop culture will enjoy this book and may very well find themselves thinking about it even weeks after they’ve finished it.

Utilizing humor, raw honesty, and an intimate writing style with which readers can easily connect, Perkins has crafted a powerful memoir that is well worth the read.

"[5] Sometimes I Trip on How Happy We Could Be was recommended prior to its release by Bitch, Ms., Elle, Fortune, Goodreads, and BuzzFeed News,[6][7][8][9][10][11] and was selected for Roxane Gay's book club.