Jennifer Browdy Livres

Essays on Latinx and Caribbean identity and on globalization by renowned women writers, including Julia Alvarez, Edwidge Danticat, and Jamaica Kincaid Women Writing Resistance: Essays on Latin America and the Caribbean gathers the voices of sixteen acclaimed writer-activists for a one-of-a-kind collection. Through poetry and essays, writers from the Anglophone, Hispanic, and Francophone Caribbean, including Puertorriqueñas and Cubanas, grapple with their hybrid American political identities. Gloria Anzaldúa, the founder of Chicana queer theory; Rigoberta Menchú, the first Indigenous person to win a Nobel Peace Prize; and Michelle Cliff, a searing and poignant chronicler of colonialism and racism, among many others, highlight how women can collaborate across class, race, and nationality to lead a new wave of resistance against neoliberalism, patriarchy, state terrorism, and white supremacy.

Featuring contributions from over 75 women writers, this collection showcases a diverse range of genres, including fiction, poetry, personal narratives, essays, and humor. Each piece provides an intimate glimpse into the unique strengths, passions, and perspectives of women from various backgrounds, primarily from the Berkshire region. The anthology celebrates the voices of inspiring and unforgettable female authors, highlighting their experiences and insights through powerful storytelling.

Set against a backdrop of political upheaval and climate disruption, this memoir explores one woman's journey and the broader implications for a generation disconnected from the importance of environmental health. Jennifer Browdy emphasizes the need to rekindle our relationship with the Earth, urging a transformation that intertwines personal, political, and planetary well-being. Through her lyrical narrative, she calls for a collective awakening to the vital connection we share with our planet.