Black, White & Jewish: Autobiography of a Shifting Self
by Rebecca Walker
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Author: Rebecca WalkerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-01-08
ISBN: 1573229075
Number of pages: 322
Publisher: Riverhead Trade
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Book Review: A Rare Voice and an Insightful Many Fold Perspective....
Summary: 5 Stars
Black White Jewish changed my life. It finally allowed my experiences as a bi-racial person a landing place and a sense of validity. Rebecca Walker is one of a very small handful of writers that has had the opportunity to be a voice for bi-racial people. It is a daunting task to be a voice for such a multifaceted colorful bunch, but she has stepped into this role fully with depth and grace. BWJ gives a much-needed voice to the ever-expanding population of bi-racial people in this world. As time goes on the mixing becomes more complex than just black or white, but for anyone with an open mind and curiosity about what it is like to live this experience, this is the book! Not only does Rebecca Walker masterfully depict and explore the duality that so many of bi-racial folk must learn and live, she manages to also send the reader on a vivid flashback rollercoaster ride into being a child of the eighties. This is a bonus and a worthwhile one. As a woman Rebecca zeroes in on so many of the universal issues that continue to plague generation after generation of young women. From sex and sexuality and losing her virginity, to abortion to the conundrum of relationships Rebecca writes with sincerity and candor. Again, as a mixed person I found myself over and over in the pages of this book, the writing is so insightful. I saw Rebecca read from this book at In Other Words a small bookstore in Portland, Oregon a couple years ago and I was immediately drawn in. I dog-eared countless pages in this book and it is one I refuse to lend out- encouraging all those who are curious to purchase a copy for their own reference. When my fiancée struggled to understand my perspective on life and personality once, I told him to read this book. Not only was he unable to put the book down he agreed with me when I told him that somehow, my perspective landed in the pages of the book. Since reading BWJ he has a renewed understanding and sense of appreciation for who I am. This is so valuable to anyone who is involved with a bi-racial person or plans on raising one. From a heartfelt place I must say that reading this book was like a long reminiscing conversation with an older sister. Revisiting old memories, trying to understand the influences of our parents, our peers, the times, and the cultures and cities we were raised in. While the details are different for each of us, the themes will undoubtedly resonate with any bi-racial person- making this a classic literary piece on this topic. I could go on and on and never have enough words to sing praises for this book.
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