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Aug 15, 2014 04:11PM
Reading Exodus Village - Return of the African Diaspora by Linda Pace Samuel.
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It's been a busy summer. Still reading: Seen it all and Done the Rest by Pearl Cleage; Americanah; and In El Tiempo de Las Mariposas ( try to read one Spanish language book each year to keep my skills tuned! It's not my native language). I use Life on the Color Line in one of the college courses I teach. the students absolutely love it, as did I.
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I'm also reading the book for this month with the group, til the Well Runs Dry. It's going slow for me but I'm gonna push through. I am really having a hard time finding that really good book. The last book that wowed me was The Book Thief and I read that back in January!
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[bookcover:Black Poppies: Britain's Black Community and the Great War|228..."
Let me know how you like. That sounds good. I've been wanting to read up on Britain's black community as a whole every since I watch Belle which was a 19th century slave/royalty kind of film. I've been intrigued.
Hi KishaIt is not common knowledge but there have been Black communities in the British Isles since Roman times. There is the famous "Too Many Blackamoors" deportation proclamation of Elizabeth I and the city of Liverpool has had a fairly large Black community since the 17th Century.
Black Poppies is turning out to be an excellent read with plenty of very good information. Did you know that the first shot fired in World War I was by a Black man? I didn't until reading this book! Just on what I have read so far I would recommend it!
Other books on this subject that you might want to look at include:
Black England by Gretchen Holbrook Gerzina (notice the portrait of Dido Belle is featured on the cover)
Staying Power: The History of Black People in Britain by Peter Fryer
Black Edwardians: Black People in Britain 1901-1914 by Jeffrey Green
Black Poppies also includes a good reference listing books and web sites providing related information.
Further to my previous post about Black people in Britain check out these articles:Skeleton of 30-year-old African lady found in Beachy Head, East Sussex who lived until 245 AD - the middle of Roman period in Britain - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetec....
An African noblewomen who called the city York her home in 4th century Britain - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/artic....
Even the present Queen of England is reputed to have had a Black ancestor - http://www.theguardian.com/world/2009....
Enjoy!
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My pleasure Kisha. Just a few more to add to your reading list...Blackamoores: Africans in Tudor England, Their Presence, Status and Origins by Onyeka
The Letters of the Late Ignatius Sancho, An African by Ignatius Sancho
Black Writers in Britain 1760-1890 by Paul Geoffrey Edwards
I'm reading 'The Invention of Wings'
by Sue Monk Kidd and I LOVE it!!!
Melanie wrote: "I am reading The House Girl by Tara Conklin to discuss with my f2f book group in October."That was a good book :)
Melanie wrote: "I am reading The House Girl by Tara Conklin to discuss with my f2f book group in October."I really liked this book. :-)
I'm reading "The New Christianity", & just finished "The Storycatcher" by Ann Hite.
Cinzia wrote: "I'm reading 'The Invention of Wings' by Sue Monk Kidd and I LOVE it!!!"I loved this, too!
I'm also reading "A Working Theory of Love" by Scott Hutchins - very well written.
I am currently reading:
Ghost Month by Ed Lin
A mystery and really enjoying how the history and culture of Taiwan is interwoven into the story line.
Your Face in Mine by Jess Row
Curious to see how the issue of identity gets played out in this story.
The Moor's Account by Laila Lalami
I have been anticipating reading this book since I learned about its pending publication a year ago. It is the fictionalized story of the 1st Black explorer of America (a slave) who has been left out of the official record. A couple of years ago I read an historical account of Estebanico and his accomplishments.
Last Train to Istanbul: A Novel by Ayşe Kulin
This is my audio book
I just finished reading, "What Strength Remains" by Tracey Kidder. It was very sad but a good read.
I'm reading "Waking Up White" by Debby Irving. This is a powerful book! I am recommending it to all my white friends.
I am currently reading A Brief History of Seven Killings: A Novel by Marlon James.I am about 20% in and I am captivated - he just keeps getting better and better. I was wondering how he was going to top The Book of Night Women.
I just finished "Waking Up White - very thought-provoking.There is a new group that you all might be interested in - Reading for Racial Reconciliation. Check it out and suggest some books.
Hotel on the Corner of Biter and Sweet. Just finished Boy, Snow, and Bird. Interesting, but I couldn't get into the characters. The story left me cold.
Maybe I have to try another one of her books.
Read a highly fascinating book, "Blood for Dignity: The Story of the First Integrated Combat Unit in the U.S. Army" by David P. Colley. The book is centered on a group of African American soldiers who were incorporated in units within the U.S. 99th Infantry Division and saw combat in Europe in the waning months of the Second World War.
Currently reading:
Rose Gold by Walter Mosley
One of the few series I keep up with.
Malice: A Mystery by Keigo Higashino
I like Japanese crime fiction
Lee wrote: "Andrew, how do you like it so far?"Hello Lee. Enjoying it so far. Looks like it will turn out to be as good as "Vivid" which I read last year.
Unfortunately, I'm reading Edge of Eternity: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...It is the last book of what was a good trilogy. So many times, the third book just sucks. This is one of those times.
Currently reading:
Destiny's Captive by Beverly Jenkins
Angels Make Their Hope Here by Breena Clarke
Citizens Creek by Lalita Tademy
What: The Body Never Lies: The Lingering Effects of Hurtful Parenting by Alice Miller.
Why:
Because I came across this in my local used book store and I 'heard' it call out to me to read it. As it turns out, it aligns with a peculiar discovery I have made during my recently begun yoga practice. I have come to recognize that my body's inflexibility and stiffness are a physical manifestation of where I stored my past fears, fears that largely originated with a harsh childhood. I find that this book provides a remarkable example of the mind and body working together to a greater psycho-somatic understanding.
Hi everyone! Today I just started reading, "The Personal History of Rachel Dupree" by Ann Weisgarber. It is about a topic I am unfamiliar with - black frontier woman. Has anyone read it? If so, did you like it?
Belinda wrote: "Hi everyone! Today I just started reading, "The Personal History of Rachel Dupree" by Ann Weisgarber. It is about a topic I am unfamiliar with - black frontier woman. Has anyone read it? If so, did..."I read it and really enjoyed it, especially since it was set in the Badlands of South Dakota.
Let us know what you think when you finish it.
Beverly Jenkins also writes stories of Black frontier women.
Andrew wrote: "Just started Mama Namibia by Mari Serebrov
"Are you enjoying this book?
It was one of my surprise reads of the year - learned some history.
Oh that Mama Namibia sounds good. Putting it on my TBR.
Oh that Mama Namibia sounds good. Putting it on my TBR.
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