Black Is the Body: Stories from My Grandmother's Time, My Mother's Time, and Mine
Black Is the Body: Stories from My Grandmother's Time, My Mother's Time, and Mine
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019240
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • Contemporary
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Black Is the Body: Stories from My Grandmother's Time, My Mother's Time, and Mine by Emily Bernard is a collection of personal essays exploring race, identity, and belonging. Through stories like "Skin," Bernard reflects on her experiences and family history, navigating the complexities of being a Black person in America.
Emotional
Informative
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Black Is the Body by Emily Bernard is praised for its insightful and nuanced exploration of race and identity. The essays offer intimate reflections that are both poignant and thought-provoking. Some critics mention a lack of cohesion between stories but overall commend Bernard's eloquent and compelling narrative voice. The book resonates on a personal and collective level.
Who Should Read Black Is the Body: Stories from My Grandmother's Time, My Mother's Time, and Mine?
A reader who appreciates thoughtful memoirs addressing race, identity, and history will enjoy Emily Bernard's Black Is the Body. Fans of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Between the World and Me or Roxane Gay’s Bad Feminist will find resonance in its introspective and poignant narrative.
3,464 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
240
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • Contemporary
2019
Adult
18+ years
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