Jefferson, Margo
Constructing a Nervous System: A Memoir
- ISBN 13:
- 9781783785568
- author:
- Jefferson, Margo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Granta Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Margo Jefferson's memoir is a dynamic exploration of her life and intellectual formation. Through a diverse range of encounters with influential thinkers and artists, she reflects on the intersections of privilege, labour, glamour, and ruin in contemporary America.
As she navigates the complexities of her own identity and the societal constraints that shape it, Jefferson offers a nuanced account of how individuals can find ways to construct themselves anew, even within cultures that may not accommodate their needs.
This memoir is a thought-provoking exploration of personal and intellectual growth, one that sheds light on the possibilities and limitations of contemporary America.