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This Thread of Gold

By: Catherine Joy White
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Summary

Weaving together narratives that celebrate the triumph of Black female resistance, Catherine Joy White takes us on a unique journey through the eyes of positive and inspiring disruptors.

Throughout history, acts of defiance have taken place in secret, in kitchens, churches, through trusted networks. Others were projected onto a global stage through art, politics and activism.

From Alice Walker to Beyoncé, from Audre Lorde to Doreen Lawrence, from Aretha Franklin to Zendaya: Catherine Joy White charts her own journey to self-discovery through the prism of extraordinary women to create a beautiful tapestry of Black joy.

Taking on the legacy of Angela Davis's Women, Race and Class, Audre Lorde's Sister Outsider and Saidiya Hartman's Wayward Lives, This Thread of Gold brings new life to the history of Black women's resistance.
©2023 Catherine Joy White (P)2023 Hachette Audio UK
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  • Categories: History
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For centuries, black women have been written out of the dominant narrative, their stories untold, their art appropriated. This Thread of Gold ... attempts to correct the record and inspire the next generation of readers. (Lucy Popescu)
profiles a series of remarkable black women in order to restore their place in the "dominant narrative" (Tom Gatti)
Catherine is not only an incredible writer but a much needed voice in our current cultural landscape. This Thread of Gold shines a spotlight on previously untold stories with grace and nuance - I couldn't put it down (Ione Gamble)
This book is a poetic journey through Black Womanhood. It is beautiful. And fragile. And worth its weight in gold. More, actually. (Parker Sawyers)
The stories Catherine weaves are enchanting and inspiring. To be held by her words is an absolute pleasure. (Ruby Rare)
Utterly captivating from the first sentence, this celebration of Black Womanhood, joy and resistance celebrates revolutionary women from across time and space. (Laura Bates)
By turns fascinating, inspiring and movingly written, this is an essential new book. (Anna Bonet)

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Beautifully written and brilliantly read

Full of fascinating stories and insights. Eye-opening and thought-provoking, as well as being beautifully written. The author reads with passion and compassion, heart and hope, which makes it a joy to listen to. It has inspired me to look further into the lives and stories of many of the women who are celebrated within the chapters.

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Exceptionally researched & brilliantly narrated

An absolutely wonderfully written and research book, which captures the stories experiences and some very special themes, of the human experience, pertaining to black women in particular. There's so much inspiration to be discovered from posed questions, which make the reader reflect on their own experience. There's wisdom beyond the years of the writer who captures the the gold passed from generation to generation and not just the challenges faced by black women. The references which cover over 100 years of events and experiences, are very well conglomerated in a neat package of powerful, meaningful and inspiring writing. I love the narration and believe this book could not have been read any better by any of the highly paid professionals out there, I've heard on other autdio books, the timely gentle smooth tones make this an easy to listen and relaxing book to meditate on and deeply consider its themes. I highly recommend this book! This is my female David Olusoga. Well met and well done Catherine!!

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