Sapphire est une auteure reconnue pour sa représentation brute et sans concession de la vie en marge de la société. Ses œuvres explorent souvent les thèmes de l'abus, de la survie et de la quête d'identité face à l'adversité. Par un style puissant et viscéral, Sapphire plonge dans les complexités de l'expérience humaine, donnant une voix à ceux qui sont souvent négligés. Son écriture témoigne de la résilience et du pouvoir transformateur de la découverte de soi.
Precious, seize ans, claque la porte. Elle ne se laissera plus cogner par sa mère, ni violer et engrosser encore une fois par son père. Jamais. Virée de l'école, elle envisage une nouvelle vie, loin de Harlem et du ghetto afro-américain de son enfance. Elle veut apprendre à lire et à écrire, raconter son histoire à travers des poèmes et élever dignement son fils.
Featuring over 60 unique adventures, the book explores real astral projection experiences that take readers on journeys to encounter various gods, goddesses, angels, and multiple levels of the Universe. Each adventure promises a captivating and immersive experience, highlighting the wonders of spiritual exploration and the vastness of existence.
Exploring the urban experience through a blend of poetry and prose, this work presents a powerful narrative that captures the complexities of contemporary life. The author, drawing inspiration from Alice Walker, infuses sensuality and urgency into their writing, offering a profound commentary on societal issues. With a unique voice, the collection serves as both a reflection and a call to action, making it a significant contribution to modern literature.
This is the story of Precious Jones, a sixteen-year-old illiterate black girl who has never been out of Harlem. She is pregnant by her own father for the second time, and kicked out of school when that pregnancy becomes obvious. Placed in an alternative teaching programme, she learns to read and write. This is Precious's diary, in which she honestly records her relationships and life.
Issues. Abdul Jones is nine years old when his mother Precious dies. Parentless, he is sent first to a foster home and then to a Catholic orphanage. But the priests charged to care for him abuse his trust terribly. And Abdul, a victim, finds that he reacts in the most frightening way imaginable. Soon he is trapped in a dark cycle of sexual violence and betrayal. Yet through dance, in controlling his body, he discovers a way he might somehow break free and become himself. A harrowing and powerful novel set in New York, The Kid is a portrait of a boy forced to grow up in a cruel and callous world.
Sixteen performance artists discuss human sexuality, racism, sexism, and the ways in which art can be used to break down taboos and dogma.
Exploring the psyche of a man who took the lives of eight colleagues, this narrative delves into the complexities of human nature and moral conviction. It examines the author's son, questioning his work ethic, generosity, and understanding of right and wrong. Set against the backdrop of a tragic incident at a company plagued by racism, the story reveals surprising truths about the character and motivations behind such a horrific act, ultimately challenging readers to reflect on the nature of evil and the circumstances that can lead to tragedy.