This Thread of Gold

A Celebration of Black Womanhood

Narrated by Cat White
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Pub Date 22 Jun 2023 | Archive Date 29 Jun 2023
Dialogue Books | Hachette Audio
Nonfiction (Adult)

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For centuries, Black women have been written out of the dominant narrative, their stories untold, their art appropriated. Many of them found ways to resist. Some of these acts of resistance happened in secret, in kitchens, churches, through trusted networks. Others were projected onto a global stage through art, politics and activism.

Catherine Joy White's book is an attempt to correct the historical record and to inspire a generation of readers. From Malinda Russell, the author of the earliest known cookbook by a Black woman to Négritude - a literary, cultural and intellectual movement aimed at raising Black consciousness across Africa and its diaspora, Catherine features women from across time and space, liberating them from stereotypes ('strong Black woman') allowing them emotional nuance, individual motivation and richness of expression.

For centuries, Black women have been written out of the dominant narrative, their stories untold, their art appropriated. Many of them found ways to resist. Some of these acts of resistance happened...

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EDITION Audiobook
ISBN 9781405552349
PRICE £21.99 (GBP)
DURATION 6 Hours, 7 Minutes

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This was an easy 5 star review for me because it was so incredibly easy to read! (Read it in one sitting - you guys know I rarely do that).

Following the history of black women through culture, creativity and legacy, this book weaves a wonderful story about women we know of but, just as importantly, the women we don't.

I love love love books like this that offer historical fact alongside feeling and meaning, while teaching me more of what I need to know by exploring the likes of:

- Black women in the kitchen
- The black female experience and representation
- Safe spaces
- Beauty standards
- Perspective
- Habits & hobbies
- Class and hierarchy
- Legacy
- Individualism
- Fighting back
- Rejecting stereotypes
- Acceptance

This is honestly a great one for ANYONE to read. It is intellectual, educational, heart-felt and as always needed.
I loved the constant reminder that I don't need to overextend or dim myself for the comfort of others because of the importance of living in my truth.
It doesn't drag while simultaneously proving enough detail that I have gone off and done some more of my own research.

I came away inspired!

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Such a educational book, I really enjoyed the fact that the book can the story from different point women of the story and include modern females too. I enjoy the tread the author create between culture, womanhood and society. The book is beautiful written, is a easy and such a page turning reading I Belive it will be a eye opened book for everyone who read it.

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