Williams, Thomas Chatterton
Self-Portrait in Black and White: Unlearning Race
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529372144
- author:
- Williams, Thomas Chatterton
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- John Murray Publishers Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 1.8 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Race Relations,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Self-Portrait in Black and White: A Reckoning with Race Thomas Chatterton Williams' memoir is a thought-provoking exploration of how we define ourselves. Born to a 'black' father from the segregated South and a 'white' mother from the West, Williams spent his life believing that a single drop of 'black blood' makes a person black. However, when he became a father himself, he was forced to question these long-held convictions. Williams' journey is one of self-discovery, as he grapples with the limitations of categorizing people by skin colour. He notes that his daughter's extreme whiteness cannot be reduced to simple racial labels, and neither can his own identity. This beautifully written work challenges received opinions on race, making it an urgent read for our time. With its unflinching examination of America's complex racial landscape, Self-Portrait in Black and White is a compelling and timely memoir.
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