Bones of Belonging
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| Author | Annahid Dashtgard |
|---|---|
| Subject | Racism |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Dundurn Press |
Publication date | 2023 |
| Pages | 216 |
| ISBN | 9781459750623 |
Bones of Belonging: Finding Wholeness in a White World is a 2023 non-fiction book by Annahid Dashtgard.
The book presents a collection of essays on the theme of racism. It was met with positive critical reviews.
Publication[edit]
The 216-page book[1] was written by Annahid Dashtgard and published by Dundurn Press in 2023.[2]
Synopsis[edit]
In Bones of Belonging, Dashtgard writes about her experiences as "a Brown woman working for change in a white world."[3][1] The book is a collection of essays[4] about author's experiences of racism in England and Canada and incorporates humour as well as poignancy.[2]
Critical reception[edit]
The book was recommended by CBC Books[4] and Ms. magazine.[1] Hamilton Review of Books described the book as deft and praised the author for writing "with wisdom, honesty, and a wry humour".[5]
See also[edit]
- Breaking the Ocean (by the same author)
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Strand, Karla J. (2023-05-03). "May 2023 Reads for the Rest of Us". Ms. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- ^ a b Alao, Nafisat (2023-07-13). "Annahid Dashtgard's Bones of Belonging: Finding Wholeness in a White World examines race and racism in everyday life". Beach Metro Community News. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- ^ "Bones of Belonging by Annahid Dashtgard". CBC. 8 May 2023.
- ^ a b "70 works of Canadian nonfiction to check out in spring 2023". CBC Books. 8 May 2023.
- ^ "What We're Reading: Staff Writers' Picks, Spring 2023". Hamilton Review of Books. 2023-03-10. Retrieved 2023-08-02.