A Xicana Codex of Changing Consciousness: Writings, 2000–2010
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (780 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0822349779 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 280 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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The sense of trying to hang on to, to remember, something vanishing is palpable in this book. It is a posture that Moraga strikes superbly, and the result is a strong articulation of resistance and, yes, hope, from one of the most important queer Chicana intellectuals of our time.” - Victoria Bolf, Lambda Literary Review. But there is a tender quality of reflection here, too, even nostalgia, that strikes a new note. “Moraga’s prose is characteristically trenchant and her stance unapologetic as ever
Yet aspects of her thinking have changed over time. She considers decade-defining public events such as 9/11 and the campaign and election of Barack Obama, and she explores socioeconomic, cultural, and political phenomena closer to home, sharing her fears about raising her son amid increasing urban violence and the many forms of dehumanization faced by young men of color. Combining moving personal stories with trenchant political and cultural critique, the writer, activist, teacher, dramatist, mother, daughter, comadre, and lesbian lover looks back on the first ten years of the twenty-first century. A Xicana Codex of Changing Consciousness features essays and poems by Cherríe L. A Xicana Codex of Changing Consciousness reveals key transformations in Moraga’s thought; the breadth, rigor, and philosophical depth of her work; her views on contemporary debates about citizenship, immigration, and gay marriage; and her deepening involvement in transnational feminist and indigenous activism. Moraga describes her deepening grief as she loses her mother to Alzheimer’s; pays poignant tribute to friends who passed away, including the sculptor Marsha Gómez and the poets Alfred Arteaga, Pat Parker, and Audre Lorde; and offers a heartfelt essay about her personal and political relationship with Gloria Anzald
Moraga Insightful, Does Not Disappoint E. Serna Great collection of recent speeches and writings. Her reflections on the anniversary of the Third World Strike provide important messages and direction for the futures of Chican@ and Ethnic Studies.. Feminist Texican Reads said Brilliant. When I heard that Cherríe Moraga was releasing a new collection of her writings, I could not wait to get my hands on it. Moraga, one of the foremothers of the Chicana feminist movement, has been producing beautiful, revolutionary work for over thirty years now. Along with Gloria Anzaldúa, she edited one of the classics of feminist literature, This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color (which unfortunately keeps going out of print). Now back with essays spanning the first decade of this century, it's obvious that Moraga has not lost her touch. Interesting Read RG Moraga does a good job including significant points in her life. Her passion is obviously spirited; however, she does have her strong stances and points which may not resonate with all audiences. That's not to say it isn't a good read. To each, their own I say.