Zach Goldberg's I'd Rather Be Destroyed carves straight to the core of self-destruction, reckoning with personal, familial, and sociocultural struggles. Earnest and darkly funny, this collection rebuilds the self from its broken pieces. Playing with dynamic and experimental forms, Goldberg explores modern Jewish identity, familial and cultural inheritances, and managing mental health. Its historical and religious allusions navigate modern and personal conversations, reflecting how we embrace and reject the legacies that shape us. Sharp and captivating, I'd Rather Be Destroyed's honesty and artistry make it a must-read.