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challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
I don’t have the brain width to write any sort of review that will do this justice. I have read three other books by hooks, but this one was the most autobiographical; I definitely feel I know hooks in a different way after reading this collection of essays. I really appreciated the multi layered approach to the concept of belonging in this collection. Personal stories of hooks’ childhood and family; historical impacts of the white supremacy/ capitalist/ Christian dominator culture on Black Americans, their right to belong, and their sense of belonging over time within that culture. As well as the aesthetic of belonging, and how levels of belonging influence the aesthetic and the creative aspects of life; links to literature and historic Black leaders who have spoken on aspects of belonging, and even an examination on ways contemporary understandings of identity and belonging may actually be counterproductive. So much wonderful knowledge and so many challenging questions.
I believe everyone should read everything by hooks. I certainly plan to ❤️
I believe everyone should read everything by hooks. I certainly plan to ❤️
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Colonisation, and Classism
Minor: Domestic abuse and Dementia