| Title | : | In Search of a Beautiful Freedom: New and Selected Essays |
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| ISBN | : | 0393355772 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780393355772 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 370 |
| Publication | : | First published March 28, 2023 |
Lively, insightful writings on Black music, feminism, literature, and events from a “masterful critic and master teacher” (Walton Muyumba, Boston Globe ). In Search of a Beautiful Freedom brings together the best work from Farah Jasmine Griffin’s rich forays on music, Black feminism, literature, the crises of Hurricane Katrina and COVID-19, and the Black artists she esteems. She moves from evoking the haunting strength of Odetta and the rise of soprano popular singers in the 1970s to the forging of a Black women’s literary renaissance and the politics of Malcolm X through the lens of Black feminism. She reflects on pivotal moments in recent American history―including the banning of Toni Morrison’s Beloved ―and celebrates the intellectuals, artists, and personal relationships that have shaped her identity and her work. Featuring new and unpublished essays along with ones first appearing in outlets such as the New York Times and NPR, In Search of a Beautiful Freedom is a captivating collection that celebrates the work of “one of the few great intellectuals in our time” (Cornel West).
In Search of a Beautiful Freedom: New and Selected Essays Reviews
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Whenever I cracked open this book, it was like I was having a heart-to-heart with a bunch of women who've been through the same struggles and share a common history of generational hardships. Having lived in a place steeped in the rich tapestry of Black American culture, I couldn't help but wish I had stumbled upon this gem sooner. It would've added another layer to my appreciation of the music, literature, and our shared heritage.
Honestly, I can't recall coming across essays that dive as deep, provoke as much thought, and seamlessly flow between different ideas and themes. The way the author puts words together is just captivating. It's the kind of writing that keeps you saying, "Just one more essay before I call it a night." It's not just about sharing knowledge; it's about touching your soul in a way that sticks with you long after you've closed the book. -
Marvelous. The writing is gorgeous, and the topics are varied and interesting. I enjoyed the author's thoughtful perspective throughout and how themes were woven together in the various sections. This collection is an evocative and insightful piece of writing. Expanded my thinking. Well done.
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This book has changed me. I want to do this.
