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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 key reading for courses on African American and African Studies, Cultural Rhetoric, Feminist Studies, Linguistics, Writing, and Composition.

Format: Paperback / softback
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 appeals to a broad audience, including both scholars and general readers. It serves as a powerful statement on the significance of language in social transformation, making it an essential reading for courses on African American and African Studies, Cultural Rhetoric, Feminist Studies, Linguistics, Writing, and Composition.

In addition to its academic value, this book is also a personal story with wide resonance. The author shares her own experiences and struggles, providing a vivid account of the challenges and triumphs faced by women of color. Her insights and wisdom are invaluable, and her legacy as an inspiring activist and influential scholar continues to inspire and influence others.

This book serves as a companion piece to John Rickford's Transformed memoir and the reissued classic, Word from the Mother. It complements these works by offering a deeper understanding of the intersectionality of race, language, and feminism and the role that language plays in shaping our understanding and experiences of the world.

Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complex dynamics of race, language, and feminism and the role that language plays in shaping our social and cultural identities. It offers valuable insights and perspectives that will challenge and inspire readers to think critically and engage in meaningful conversations about these important issues.

Weight: 366g
Dimension: 234 x 154 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032080024

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