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"The personal record of one woman's unflinching quest for respite from racism and sexism; it is also a challenge to those of us who have sought to change what we abhor in ourselves." --Jordana Hart
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The personal record of one woman's unflinching quest for respite from racism and sexism; it is also a challenge to those of us who have sought to change what we abhor in ourselves. --Jordana Hart, Ms.
"Wade-Gayles's intelligent reflections shine through. . . . Hers is a worthy addition to the canon of black women's literature." --Amy Alexander, The Boston Globe "Wade-Gayles has a gifted memory that enables her to share her powerful experiences that hold lessons for us all." --Miami Herald "[A] thoughtful and candid collection." --Evelyn C. White, San Francisco Chronicle "[Rooted Against the Wind] adds significant volume to the dignity of Black literature and to the Black women's resonant literary voice therein." --Sandra West, The Savannah Herald "Wade-Gayles generously shares her spirituality and feminist perspective, which is both provocative and challenging. . . . This book will become another jewel from the Wade-Gayles chronicles." --Lillian Lewis, BooklistAbout the Author
Gloria Wade-Gayles is professor of English and women's studies at Spelman College.
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