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Geneva Napoleon Smitherman

My Soul Look Back in Wonder: Memories from a Life of Study, Struggle, and Doin Battle in the Language Wars

My Soul Look Back in Wonder: Memories from a Life of Study, Struggle, and Doin Battle in the Language Wars

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  • More about My Soul Look Back in Wonder: Memories from a Life of Study, Struggle, and Doin Battle in the Language Wars

This book explores the intersection of race, language, and feminism, offering a personal narrative with broad resonance and a significant statement on the importance of language in social transformation. It is a valuable resource for courses on African American and African Studies, Cultural Rhetoric, Feminist Studies, Linguistics, Writing, and Composition.

Format: Hardback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


This book is a crucial and essential read at a time when there is a heightened focus on the issues of systemic racism and sexism. It delves into the complex and multifaceted aspects of race, language, and the feminist experience, offering valuable insights and perspectives.

Written in a highly engaging, conversational, and non-academic style, this book strikes a personal chord with readers while also making a significant statement about the power of language in social transformation. It will appeal to a broad audience, including general readers interested in these topics.

As a companion piece to John Rickford's Transformed memoir and the reissued classic, Word from the Mother, this book provides a vivid personal account and a lasting legacy from an inspiring activist and highly influential scholar. It offers valuable insights and perspectives that contribute to our understanding of race, language, and the feminist movement.

In conclusion, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the intersection of race, language, and feminism. It provides a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of these complex issues, offering valuable insights and perspectives that will inspire and educate readers.

Weight: 549g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032080017

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