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Zami: A New Spelling of my Name by Audre Lorde

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earthbound_edits's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

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lynnloveshobi's review against another edition

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dark emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

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ellivallow's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

the most beautiful book about lgbtq life. the story follows audre and the story of her name, and her discovering sexuality as a young child. it's incredible.

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emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Without any irony, Audre Lorde's words feel like poetry, even when it is not poetry she is specifically creating. I feel a heavy sadness that I could not live in this world at the same time as her and that her work for her community goes so unnoticed in ways I find inconceivable. But truly, this book was a beautiful and aching masterpiece that I'm honored to have finally read. I recommend this, wholeheartedly, to anyone looking to dive into Lorde's literary works or her life in general.

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challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

4.0

This was my first introduction to Audre Lorde, and it was a good choice. I know of her and her work, but it was satisfying to get to know her through this “biomythography” (yes, she made up her own genre) before diving into her poems and essays. I think I’ll be reading Sister Outsider soon.

Lorde’s writing is plain and matter-of-fact, but not simple. In telling stories about her life, she examines not only her experiences, but how society and it’s norms, mores, and expectations directly shaped her and those around her. Her voice is conversational, making the book feel like she’s telling you stories over coffee. At times it’s funny and at others, heartbreaking.

Most notable for me, was the unfortunate realization that America is not much different right now than it was when Lorde was coming of age in the 50s and 60s. Her stories are still incredibly relevant and you could spend a lot of time reflecting on certain parts and their modern implications.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of Audre Lorde, who hasn’t read her work but wants an introduction, or who is interested in social justice issues.

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