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Lise Funderburg

    Questo autore approfondisce i complessi temi della razza, del dovere familiare e della mortalità. Il suo lavoro attinge spesso all'esperienza personale, intrecciandola con un commento sociale più ampio. Con una voce distintiva, esplora profonde relazioni umane e pratiche culturali, offrendo ai lettori uno sguardo avvincente e introspettivo. Questi scritti invitano alla riflessione sia sul passato che sul futuro.

    Purple Rising
    Pig Candy
    Black, White, Other
    • Black, White, Other

      Biracial Americans Talk About Race and Identity

      • 374pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      Focusing on the experiences of black/white biracial individuals, this groundbreaking oral history features the voices of forty-six adults from mixed-race families. Journalist Lise Funderburg explores their perspectives on various topics, including love, marriage, workplace racism, religion, community, and parenting in a racially divided society. Through personal narratives, the book sheds light on the complexities of identity and the challenges faced by those straddling multiple racial backgrounds.

      Black, White, Other
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      Taking My Father South, Taking My Father Home

      • 320pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      Exploring themes of identity and familial love, this narrative follows a daughter reconnecting with her father during his last months as he faces terminal cancer. Lise Funderburg, a mixed-race woman, embarks on journeys to her father's Southern hometown, unraveling his complex past shaped by Jim Crow oppression. Through evocative prose, she captures the essence of rural life, food, and enduring social dynamics. Their evolving relationship, marked by warmth and humor, culminates in a poignant pig roast, celebrating life and connection amidst loss.

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