Jewelle Gomez Lesbian/feminist/speculative fiction author & cultural worker

43 Septembers

43 Septembers

Synopsis:

The essays in this book weave together the varied strands of experience that contribute to a feminist activist life. The essays touch on many topics: her coming out to her family at a movie theatre; learning to swim; her father's elegance; the bond between Blacks and Jews; the influence of writer Lorraine Hansberry; the image of Black women in photography (with family pictures) and the nature of being a recovering Catholic. The Library Journal said: "In these discussions Gomez delves astutely into the areas of literature, advertising, comedy, music drama, religion and politics. Gomez's words flow with an ease, honesty and intellect that is mesmerizing."

 

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Topics/Categories:

LGBT History, Literature, Social Issues

Genre:

African-American Studies - Interest, Indian - Indian-American Studies - Interest, LGBT Studies - Interest

Type of Work:

Book

Publishers:

Firebrand Books

Original Publish Date:

1993-10-01

ISBNs:

1563410370

Formats:

Trade paperback