I Love Myself When I Am Laughing... And Then Again: A Zora Neale Hurston Reader

by Zora Neale Hurston
I Love Myself When I Am Laughing... And Then Again: A Zora Neale Hurston Reader
published
November 1st 1979 by The Feminist Press at CUNY
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binding
Paperback, 320 pages

isbn
0912670665   (isbn13: 9780912670669)

description
   The most prolific African-American woman author from 1920 to 1950, Hurston was praised for her writing and condemned for her independence, arrog...more





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Jennifer
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09/22/08

Read in March, 2008
Previously,I had only read Their Eyes Were Watching God. This book is a collection of essays, so far very worth reading. The title alone is compelling. Will post final reaction when I've finished.

I had to return it to the library. I will have to check out again, or buy - I was about 2/3 done. It's well worth a read. I liked reading it an essay at a time.
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MsThomas
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07/30/07

Read in April, 2002
This is a beautiful collection of short writings (fiction, folklore, autobiographical) from the author of "Their Eyes Were Watching God." I love Hurston's style and sense of humour in her fiction, and the wonderful way she weaves her own life story in this book. Plus, how could you not love a book with such a great title?
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Muna
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07/12/08

Zora Neale Hurston is one of the most fascinating people to ever live, and she can prove it. This collection is a great primer. I stupidly lent it to a boy I had a crush on and he never gave it back. Which helps console me having had the crush in the first place, but man... I want my book back.
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Justin
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07/19/08

Zora Neale Hurston is my favorite writer! Often people read her fiction when she can only speak through her characters, but don't forget to treat yourself and read some of her essays because her own writing voice is the best!
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Ginny
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09/21/08

This is a bit of a "revived" edition of Hurston's work along with Alice Walker---both are incredible writers. This book just consists of short stories and essays--excerpts from her books.
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Alana
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07/19/07

Read in March, 1996
Read this for a Hughes-Hurston seminar. Can not imagine my studies without this book. I call it spirited anthropology.
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Alicia
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05/19/07

Has a copy to sell/swap — Read in January, 2005
Her essays reflect a majority of my feelings on race, though we do separate in some extreme areas.
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Amelia
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03/22/07

bookshelves: one-day-soon
i know i'll like it... i started to read it in the bookstore the other day...
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Jessica
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11/28/07

Read in January, 2004
WHO CAN BEAT THIS TITLE? WHAT HAPPENED TO COMPLEX THOUGHTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Wendy
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05/12/08

bookshelves: anthologies
Read in March, 2008
Great introduction to Zora's work, will help you decide what to read next.
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sasha
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06/25/08

Zora's essays are amazing, as are her short stories. Read it all!!!
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Genie
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08/14/08

Another one that makes you feel...
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Pam
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05/15/08

More Hurston - 'nuff said.
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Sara
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07/30/07

best title.
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Nata Bean
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06/03/08

AMAZING
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Kate
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10/05/08


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09/25/08


Lorie
Lorie marked it as to-read
09/21/08

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book data (includes all editions)

avg rating (all editions): 4.45 (148 ratings)
avg rating (this edition): 4.32 (145 ratings)
number of reviews: 15







other editions

I Love Myself When I Am Laughing... and Then Again When I Am Looking Mean and Impressive: A Zora Neale Hurston Reader (Paperback)
Ich mag mich, wenn ich lache. Autobiographie. (Hardcover)
I Love Myself When I Am Laughing...and Then Again When I Am Looking Mean and Impressive: A Zora Neale Hurston Reader (Hardcover)









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