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The Sweet Breath of Life
A Poetic Narrative of the African-American Family
2004
First Published
4.26
Average Rating
192
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A literary and visual narrative on the identity and representation issues being faced by today's African Americans features photos by a group of acclaimed photographers and text by the writer of For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf, in a volume that challenges media stereotypes and shares insight into twenty-first-century black life. 30,000 first printing.
Avg Rating
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Author

Ntozake Shange
Ntozake Shange
Author · 25 books

Ntozake Shange (pronounced En-toe-ZAHK-kay SHONG-gay) was an African-American playwright, performance artist, and writer who is best known for her Obie Award winning play for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf. Among her honors and awards are fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund, and a Pushcart Prize.

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