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AWAKE

by white supremacy, racism, sexism, greed, and ugly secrets. “Imagine my surprise when I began discussing white supremacy, and tons of my Christian followers lost their shit,” she writes brightly. (There’s not a lot of blue language here, but when it comes, it’s just right.) The author goes on to write of middle\u002Dage dating, “purity culture,” body shaming, and a careful kind of forgiveness while proclaiming a hard\u002Dwon feminism: “Women are the eighth wonders of the world. May we love this little life with exposed beating hearts, tender regardless, despite it all.”"

Book Details

Publisher:Of
Published:2024-01-01
Pages:320
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9781668083

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

This candid memoir offers modern readers a powerful exploration of complex social issues through the author's deeply personal lens, tackling difficult topics with refreshing honesty and courage that ...

Our Review

This candid memoir offers modern readers a powerful exploration of complex social issues through the author's deeply personal lens, tackling difficult topics with refreshing honesty and courage that will resonate with today's socially conscious youth. The narrative's raw authenticity provides both a mirror for those who've faced similar challenges and a window for those seeking to understand contemporary struggles, making it particularly relevant for our current cultural moment.

What distinguishes this work is its ability to balance unflinching truth-telling with genuine hope, creating space for meaningful conversations about identity, resilience, and social change. Teen readers navigating their own awakening to societal issues will find both validation and inspiration in these pages, while parents and educators will appreciate the thoughtful approach to difficult subject matter. This memoir doesn't just recount personal experience—it invites readers to examine their own place in the world with newfound clarity and purpose.

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