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Bind Us Apart

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Author : Nicholas Guyatt
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2016

Bind Us Apart written by Nicholas Guyatt and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with African Americans categories.

The study of USA's on-going failure to achieve true racial integration, Bind Us Apart shows how, from the Revolution through to the Civil War, white American anti-slavery reformers failed to forge a colour-blind society.

Bind Us Apart

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Author : Nicholas Guyatt
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2016-08-18

The surprising and counterintuitive origins of America's racial crisis Why did the Founding Fathers fail to include blacks and Indians in their cherished proposition that "all men are created equal"? The usual answer is racism, but the reality is more complex and unsettling. In Bind Us Apart, historian Nicholas Guyatt argues that, from the Revolution through the Civil War, most white liberals believed in the unity of all human beings. But their philosophy faltered when it came to the practical work of forging a colour-blind society. Unable to convince others - and themselves - that racial mixing was viable, white reformers began instead to claim that people of colour could only thrive in separate republics: in Native states in the American West or in the West African colony of Liberia. Herein lie the origins of "separate but equal." Decades before Reconstruction, America's liberal elite was unable to imagine how people of colour could become citizens of the United States. Throughout the nineteenth century, Native Americans were pushed farther and farther westward, while four million slaves freed after the Civil War found themselves among a white population that had spent decades imagining that they would live somewhere else.

The Lies That Bind

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Author : Kwame Anthony Appiah
language : en
Publisher: Profile Books
Release Date : 2018-09-06

The Lies That Bind written by Kwame Anthony Appiah and has been published by Profile Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-06 with Social Science categories.

We often think identity is personal. But the identities that shape the world, our struggles, and our hopes, are social ones, shared with countless others. Our sense of self is shaped by our family, but also by affiliations that spread out from there, like our nationality, culture, class, race and religion. Taking these broad categories as a starting point, Professor Appiah challenges our assumptions about how identity works. In eloquent and lively chapters, he weaves personal anecdote with historical, cultural and literary example to explore the entanglements within the stories we tell ourselves. We all know there are conflicts among identities; but Professor Appiah explores how identities are created by conflict. Identities are then crafted from confusions - confusions this book aims to help us sort through. Religion, Appiah shows us, isn't primarily about beliefs. The idea of national self-determination is incoherent. Our everyday racial thinking is an artefact of discarded science. Class is not a matter of upper and lower. And the very idea of Western culture is a misleading myth. We will see our situation more clearly if we start to question these mistaken identities. This is radical new thinking from a master in the subject and will change forever the way we think about ourselves and our communities.

The Hated Cage

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Author : Nicholas Guyatt
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2022-04-07

The Hated Cage written by Nicholas Guyatt and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-07 with History categories.

‘Beguiling.’ The Times ‘Compelling.’ Wall Street Journal ‘A vivid portrait.’ Daily Mail Buried in the history of our most famous jail, a unique story of captivity, violence and race. It's 1812 – Britain and America are at war. British redcoats torch the White House and six thousand American sailors languish in the world’s largest prisoner-of-war camp, Dartmoor. A myriad of races and backgrounds, some are as young as thirteen. Known as the ‘hated cage’, Dartmoor was designed to break its inmates, body and spirit. Yet, somehow, life continued to flourish behind its tall granite walls. Prisoners taught each other foreign languages and science, put on plays and staged boxing matches. In daring efforts to escape they lived every prison-break cliché – how to hide the tunnel entrances, what to do with the earth, which disguises might pass… Drawing on meticulous research, The Hated Cage documents the extraordinary communities these men built within the prison – and the terrible massacre that destroyed these worlds. ‘This is history as it ought to be – gripping, dynamic, vividly written.’ Marcus Rediker

The Color Bind

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Author : Erica Gabrielle Foldy
language : en
Publisher: Russell Sage Foundation
Release Date : 2014-02-28

The Color Bind written by Erica Gabrielle Foldy and has been published by Russell Sage Foundation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-28 with Social Science categories.

Since the 1960s, the dominant model for fostering diversity and inclusion in the United States has been the “color blind” approach, which emphasizes similarity and assimilation and insists that people should be understood as individuals, not as members of racial or cultural groups. This approach is especially prevalent in the workplace, where discussions about race and ethnicity are considered taboo. Yet, as widespread as “color blindness” has become, many studies show that the practice has damaging repercussions, including reinforcing the existing racial hierarchy by ignoring the significance of racism and discrimination. In The Color Bind, workplace experts Erica Foldy and Tamara Buckley investigate race relations in office settings, looking at how both color blindness and what they call “color cognizance” have profound effects on the ways coworkers think and interact with each other. Based on an intensive two-and-a-half-year study of employees at a child welfare agency, The Color Bind shows how color cognizance—the practice of recognizing the profound impact of race and ethnicity on life experiences while affirming the importance of racial diversity—can help workers move beyond silence on the issue of race toward more inclusive workplace practices. Drawing from existing psychological and sociological research that demonstrates the success of color-cognizant approaches in dyads, workgroups and organizations, Foldy and Buckley analyzed the behavior of work teams within a child protection agency. The behaviors of three teams in particular reveal the factors that enable color cognizance to flourish. While two of the teams largely avoided explicitly discussing race, one group, “Team North,” openly talked about race and ethnicity in team meetings. By acknowledging these differences when discussing how to work with their clients and with each other, the members of Team North were able to dig into challenges related to race and culture instead of avoiding them. The key to achieving color cognizance within the group was twofold: It required both the presence of at least a few members who were already color cognizant, as well as an environment in which all team members felt relatively safe and behaved in ways that strengthened learning, including productively resolving conflict and reflecting on their practice. The Color Bind provides a useful lens for policy makers, researchers and practitioners pursuing in a wide variety of goals, from addressing racial disparities in health and education to creating diverse and inclusive organizations to providing culturally competent services to clients and customers. By foregrounding open conversations about race and ethnicity, Foldy and Buckley show that institutions can transcend the color bind in order to better acknowledge and reflect the diverse populations they serve.

The Ties That Bind Us

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Author : Eden Rose
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022-05-15

The Ties That Bind Us written by Eden Rose and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-15 with categories.

Speak Of Me As I Am

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Author : Sonia Belasco
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2017-04-04

Speak Of Me As I Am written by Sonia Belasco and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-04 with Young Adult Fiction categories.

A moving story of grief, honesty, and the healing power of art — the ties that bind us together, even when those we love are gone. Melanie and Damon are both living in the shadow of loss. For Melanie, it's the loss of her larger-than-life artist mother, taken by cancer well before her time. For Damon, it’s the loss of his best friend, Carlos, who took his own life. As they struggle to fill the empty spaces their loved ones left behind, fate conspires to bring them together. Damon takes pictures with Carlos’s camera to try to understand his choices, and Melanie begins painting as a way of feeling closer to her mother. But when the two join their school’s production of Othello, the play they both hoped would be a distraction becomes a test of who they truly are, both together and on their own. And more than anything else, they discover that it just might be possible to live their lives without completely letting go of their sadness. Praise for Speak of Me As I Am: "Debut author Belasco adeptly captures the tribulations of high school life while also celebrating art's ability to help clarify and contextualize its joys and sorrows. . . . The novel's most intriguing character . . . is grief itself, which the author illuminates, examines, and dissects with a surgeon's precision and the gentle touch of an artist. A stirring account of the trials of adolescence." —Kirkus Reviews "This book will undoubtedly be compared to Rainbow Rowell’s Eleanor & Park. . . . Teens seeking a quieter but no less moving story will find this book a perfect read." —Booklist "Never maudlin, always authentic, the portrayal of their struggles to deal with grief and with love will resonate with many teens." —VOYA "A good purchase for realistic fiction collections and for readers looking for books about survivor’s guilt and healing." —School Library Journal "Belasco’s novel sends a powerful message about the complicated nature of grief. . . . This powerful, emotional work should be earmarked to be a favorite with teen readers." —BookPage

The World At My Feet

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Author : Catherine Isaac
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2021-03-18

The World At My Feet written by Catherine Isaac and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-18 with Fiction categories.

'The World at My Feet brought me to tears. What a beautifully written and incredibly moving novel' Beth O'Leary, author of The Flatshare and The Switch ? 'A bittersweet, beautifully written novel with a very big heart. Perfect for readers who want a real page-turner that leaves them happier at the end' Eve Chase, author of The Glass House The secrets that bind us can also tear us apart… 1990. Harriet is a journalist. Her job takes her to dangerous places, where she asks questions and tries to make a difference. But when she is sent to Romania, to the state orphanages the world is only just learning about, she is forced to rethink her most important rule. 2018. Ellie is a gardener. Her garden is her sanctuary, her pride and joy. But, though she spends long days outdoors, she hasn’t set foot beyond her gate for far too long. Now someone enters her life who could finally be the reason she needs to overcome her fears. From post-revolution Romania to the idyllic English countryside, The World at My Feet is the story of two women, two worlds, and a journey of self-discovery that spans a lifetime. The dazzling new novel from Richard & Judy book club author Catherine Isaac, The World at my Feet is a story about the transforming power of love, as one woman journeys to uncover the past and reshape her future. Your favourite authors loved The World at My Feet: ‘What a moving and uplifting story this is – Catherine Isaac writes with real humanity and kindness, which is exactly what we all need right now’ Lucy Diamond, author of An Almost Perfect Holiday 'Such a beautifully written book – I loved it and would highly recommend adding it to your 2021 reading list. It is a wonderful story that I know readers are going to feel moved and uplifted by' Libby Page, author of The Lido ‘A poignant and perceptive novel of love and courage in the face of terrible adversity’ Erica James, author of Letters From the Past ‘The World at my Feet is a profoundly moving, heart-filled story showing that, even in the darkest winter, new shoots of love, laughter and hope are waiting to burst through… Catherine Isaac handles Ellie’s backstory with the kind of sensitivity and delicacy that’s the mark of an exceptionally accomplished writer. The World at my Feet is exactly the kind of story we all need right now. I adored it’ Sarah Haywood, author of The Cactus 'Beautifully written, thought-provoking and ultimately uplifting – The World At My Feet is Catherine Isaac's best book so far!' Debbie Johnson, author of Maybe One Day 'A rare treat & deeply moving. It broke my heart then mended it' Dinah Jefferies, author of The Tuscan Contessa Readers are loving The World at My Feet: 'Hooked from start to finish' 5 Stars 'Amazing read. I couldn't put it down' 5 Stars 'A moving, heart warming and emotional read' 5 Stars 'I completely lost myself in it, and didn't want it to end' 5 Stars 'Sensationally good' 5 Stars 'Broke my heart into millions of pieces and piece by piece gradually put those pieces back together again' 5 Stars 'Had my heart in my mouth and a lump in my throat on more than one occasion' 5 Stars ** Shhh... Can you keep a secret? We can’t wait to hear what you think about #TheWorldAtMyFeet. No spoilers please! **

The Ties That Bind 2

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Author : D a Young
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-07-19

The Ties That Bind 2 written by D a Young and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-19 with categories.

Book Two picks up directly where book one leaves off in 1994. When Ransom Lawson met Willamina "Billy" Stanton on a deserted highway outside of Chatham, New Mexico, neither knew they were meeting their eternal soul mate. But is love enough to permanently bind two people from two vastly different lifestyles? Coming in second to a motorcycle club and the unpredictable dangers that life presents is more than Ransom thinks Billy can handle. She deserves better and he tells her so. After his heart-wrenching rejection, Billy returns west to resume her "old life" to focus on her studies, where she thrives as a theater major at a local university in Northern California.Ransom's life is too entrenched in the MC headed by his father and current club Prez, Slade Lawson. Though Ransom is the youngest of Slade's twin sons, he's grooming Ransom to one day take over as the leader of the Immortals. But does Ransom want that responsibility especially when the honor is the birthright of his older twin brother Harley, the weak, impressionable son with the darkened soul?Will Ransom and Billy find their way back to one another with all the obstacles they face, or are the pressures to conform to their family expectations end them for good? Will Harley, Pitch, and Digger see the error in their vile ways? Is Slade ready to put his hound dog tendencies behind him? And if so, is it too late for him and Claudia? Or has an unexpected attraction she has to another sealed their marriage's fate? The gangs all back with a couple of newcomers added into the mix.BOOKS MUST BE READ IN ORDER.IF YOU ARE NOT A FAN OF MULTILAYERED STORY ARCS FEATURING MULTIPLE CHARACTERS, THEN THIS MAY NOT BE THE STORY/ SERIES FOR YOU.PLEASE READ THE DISCLAIMERS BELOW.MUST BE 18+ TO READ. WARNINGS: CONTAINS A CLIFFHANGER. SERIES TOLD IN THREE PARTS.THIS BOOK CONTAINS STEAMY/EXPLICIT LOVE SCENES, STRONG SEXUAL CONTENT, GRAPHIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND COARSE LANGUAGE!!! IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE WHO ARE EASILY OFFENDED

Everybody

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Author : Olivia Laing
language : en
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2021-04-29

Everybody written by Olivia Laing and has been published by Pan Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-29 with Literary Collections categories.

'Intensely moving, vital and artful' - Guardian 'A dizzying ride . . . both timely and beguiling' - Sunday Times At a moment in which basic rights are once again in danger, Olivia Laing conducts an ambitious investigation into the body and its discontents, using the life of the renegade psychoanalyst Wilhelm Reich to chart a daring course through the long struggle for bodily freedom, from gay rights and sexual liberation to feminism and the civil rights movement. Drawing on her own experiences in protest and travelling from Weimar Berlin to the prisons of McCarthy-era America, Laing grapples with some of the most significant and complicated figures of the past century, among them Nina Simone, Sigmund Freud, Susan Sontag and Malcolm X. Everybody is a crucial examination of the forces arranged against freedom and a celebration of how ordinary human bodies can resist oppression and reshape the world. Longlisted for the Rathbones Folio Prize 'An ambitious, absorbing achievement that will make your brain hum' - Evening Standard 'Laing’s gift for weaving big ideas together with lyrical prose sets her alongside the likes of Arundhati Roy, John Berger and James Baldwin. In other words, she is among the most significant voices of our time.' - Financial Times

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