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This Will Be My Undoing: Living at the Intersection of Black, Female, and Feminist in (White) America

Morgan Jerkins
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This Will Be My Undoing: Living at the Intersection of Black, Female, and Feminist in (White) America

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018

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Morgan Jerkins

This Will Be My Undoing: Living at the Intersection of Black, Female, and Feminist in (White) America

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

258

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

This Will Be My Undoing: Living at the Intersection of Black, Female, and Feminist in (White) America by Morgan Jerkins is a collection of essays exploring the experiences of a Black woman navigating race, gender, and feminism in America. Jerkins combines personal anecdotes and cultural critique, addressing issues like identity, societal expectations, and empowerment.

Contemplative

Challenging

Informative

Emotional

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.0

6,711 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Morgan Jerkins' This Will Be My Undoing offers a bold, introspective look at identity, race, and feminism. Critics praise her candid narrative and insightful commentary on the challenges of existing as a Black woman in America. However, some note inconsistencies in tone and depth. Overall, Jerkins' work is a compelling addition to intersectional feminist literature.

Who should read this

Who Should Read This Will Be My Undoing: Living at the Intersection of Black, Female, and Feminist in (White) America?

For readers who are captivated by personal essays exploring race, gender, and identity, Morgan Jerkins' This Will Be My Undoing offers a powerful narrative. Fans of Roxane Gay's Bad Feminist and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's We Should All Be Feminists will find this work resonating and insightful.

4.0

6,711 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

258

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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