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Discover the compelling narrative of sisterhood, racism, and radical transformation with 'Sisters and Rebels: A Struggle for the Soul of America.' This riveting book, published by W W Norton & Company in 2020, spans 704 pages and delves deep into the interconnected lives of Elizabeth, Grace, and Katharine Lumpkin. Born into the complexities of a former slaveholding family in the Deep South, these sisters navigate the stark contrasts of their upbringing steeped in white supremacy. While Elizabeth adheres to traditional beliefs, her sisters break away, emerging as pioneers in the fight for racial justice, women's rights, and labor equality. National Humanities Award-winning historian Jacquelyn Dowd Hall chronicles their extraordinary journey, connecting their lives to the broader tapestry of social movements and intellectual debates over a century. This book shines a light on lesser-known but critical moments in history, making it an essential read for those interested in the narratives of social activism and women's liberation. Don't miss your chance to explore how their sisterly bonds were tested against the backdrop of a transformative era. This brand-new item is a significant addition for any reader passionate about history and social change. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393358568
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 704
Description:
Born into a former slaveholding family, Elizabeth, Grace, and Katharine Lumpkin were raised in a culture of white supremacy. While Elizabeth remained a lifelong believer, her sisters reinvented themselves as radical thinkers, organizing for racial justice, women's liberation, and labor rights. National Humanities Award?winning historian Jacquelyn Dowd Hall traces the sisters from their childhood in the Deep South to the progressive zeal of the early twentieth century and toward our contemporary moment.
By threading these women's stories through a century of history, social movements, and intellectual debates, Jacquelyn Dowd Hall makes visible forgotten sites of experimentation and creative thinking on both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line. She demonstrates how the fraught ties of sisterhood were tested and frayed as each sister struggled, albeit in radically different ways, to reinvent herself as a modern woman, grapple with a legacy of racism, and remake the South as a place to call home.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393358568
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 704
Description:
Born into a former slaveholding family, Elizabeth, Grace, and Katharine Lumpkin were raised in a culture of white supremacy. While Elizabeth remained a lifelong believer, her sisters reinvented themselves as radical thinkers, organizing for racial justice, women's liberation, and labor rights. National Humanities Award?winning historian Jacquelyn Dowd Hall traces the sisters from their childhood in the Deep South to the progressive zeal of the early twentieth century and toward our contemporary moment.
By threading these women's stories through a century of history, social movements, and intellectual debates, Jacquelyn Dowd Hall makes visible forgotten sites of experimentation and creative thinking on both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line. She demonstrates how the fraught ties of sisterhood were tested and frayed as each sister struggled, albeit in radically different ways, to reinvent herself as a modern woman, grapple with a legacy of racism, and remake the South as a place to call home.