I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness
A bestselling Reese's Book Club pick by 'a leading voice on racial justice' LAYLA SAAD, author of ME AND WHITE SUPREMACY
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Published:20th Aug '20
Should be back in stock very soon
This powerful memoir explores the author's journey as a Black woman, highlighting her experiences with racism and the importance of racial justice. I'm Still Here is a must-read.
In I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness, Austin Channing Brown shares her poignant and eye-opening experiences growing up as a Black woman in America. From her first encounter with racism at the tender age of seven, when she learned her name was a strategic choice by her parents, to navigating predominantly white schools and communities, her journey is one of resilience and self-discovery. Through her powerful storytelling, Brown illustrates the complexities of loving one's Black identity in a society that often marginalizes it.
As a leading voice on racial justice, Brown not only recounts her personal experiences but also emphasizes the importance of genuine inclusion in organizations and communities. Her memoir serves as a guide for readers to understand the significance of Black dignity and the ongoing struggle for racial equality. With unwavering courage, she opens up about her path to self-worth and encourages others to reflect on their roles in promoting justice and equity.
I'm Still Here is more than just a memoir; it is a call to action. Brown's insights challenge readers to confront their own biases and contribute to a more just society. Her writing resonates deeply, offering both a celebration of Black identity and a critical examination of systemic racism, ultimately inspiring hope for a better future.
Austin Channing Brown introduces herself as a master memoirist. This book will break open hearts and minds * Glennon Doyle *
Most people say, 'that books has legs;' I measure the impact of a book by how often I throw it across the room. [Austin's book] has serious wings. It broke me open * Brene Brown *
Powerful . . . Brown calls on readers to live their professed ideals rather than simply state them * Publishers Weekly *
Takes readers on a journey through the racial divide in a way we've truly never seen before. Powerful, haunting, and absolutely impossible to put down, [Brown's] account of what it's like to grow up black, middle-class, and female in modern America is not to be missed * PopSugar *
A deeply personal celebration of blackness that simultaneously sheds new light on racial injustice and inequality while offering hope for a better future * Shondaland *
I have laughed, I have held back tears, I have reflected with joy, hope and hurt while reading. Austin captures perfectly the sentiment of many black people in America. She's not only telling her story, she's telling our story. Austin is a gift to the body and the culture * Lecrae *
The movement toward diversity and forgiveness, [Brown] points out, too often involves white people seeking credit for recognizing the crimes of the past even as they do nothing to fix things today, and black people being required to provide endless absolution and information while calmly enduring dignity-eroding and rage-inducing injustices * Library Journal *
Brown passionately rejects facile reliance on 'hope,' stating that 'in order for me to stay in this work, hope must die' and 'the death of hope gives way to a sadness that heals, to anger that inspires, to a wisdom that empowers me.' An eloquent argument for meaningful reconciliation focused on racial injustice rather than white feeling * Booklist *
Austin Channing Brown is a leading new voice on racial justice and she is the author of one of my favourite books of 2018, which is called I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness. Austin is committed to exploring the intersections of racial justice, faith, and Black womanhood * Layla Saad, author of ME AND WHITE SUPREMACY *
ISBN: 9780349014876
Dimensions: 218mm x 140mm x 26mm
Weight: 320g
192 pages