Synopses & Reviews
In these beautifully written essays, Gloria Wade-Gayles is at times painfully candid as she confronts such controversial subjects as rape, homophobia, interracial relationships, and even "looking and acting too young" for her age. Yet what emerges from each piece is a powerful connection to her community, which serves as her well-spring of strength, sheltering her faith.
Synopsis
"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
About the Author
Gloria Wade-Gayles holds the Eminent Scholar Endowed Chair at Spelman College. She is the author of Rooted Against the Wind (Beacon / 0939-3 / $12.00 pb) and the editor of In Praise of Our Teachers (Beacon / 3148-8 / $16.00 hc) among others.