Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower

Serena Williams, Beyoncé, and Michelle Obama are powerful figures who use their eloquent rage to keep us all honest and accountable. This book argues that feminism, friendship, and faith in one's own superpowers are all we need to turn things right side up again.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 05 March 2019
Publisher: St Martin's Press

Far too often, Black women's anger has been caricatured as an ugly and destructive force that threatens the civility and social fabric of American democracy. However, as author Chavisa Cooper reveals in her powerful book, there is much more to the story. Black women's eloquent rage is what makes Serena Williams such a formidable tennis player, Beyoncé's girl power anthems resonate deeply, and Michelle Obama an icon. Eloquent rage keeps us all honest and accountable, reminding women that they don't have to settle for less.

Cooper's life was profoundly impacted when she learned of her grandmother's eloquent rage about love, sex, and marriage in an epic and hilarious front-porch confrontation. It was through another intervention, orchestrated by one of her homegirls, that Cooper transformed into the fierce feminist she is today.

In this book, Cooper argues that ultimately, feminism, friendship, and faith in one's own superpowers are all we need to turn things right side up again. She challenges the notion that Black women's anger is solely a product of oppression and instead presents it as a powerful tool for change. Through personal anecdotes and insightful analysis, Cooper shows how Black women's rage can be channeled into a force for good, advocating for equality, justice, and empowerment.

Cooper's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex and multifaceted nature of Black women's anger and its potential for positive change. It offers a fresh perspective on a topic that has been widely misunderstood and misrepresented, and provides a roadmap for building stronger, more inclusive communities.

Weight: 258g
Dimension: 137 x 208 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250112880