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Looking For Lorraine: The Radiant And Radical Life Of Lorraine Hansberry
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Winner Of The 2019 Pen/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award For Biographywinner Of The Lambda Literary Award For Lgbtq Nonfictionwinner Of The Shiltsgrahn Triangle Award For Lesbian Nonfictionwinner Of The 2019 Phi Beta Kappa Christian Gauss Awarda New York Times Notable Book Of 2018A Revealing Portrait Of One Of The Most Gifted And Charismatic, Yet Least Understood, Black Artists And Intellectuals Of The Twentieth Century.Lorraine Hansberry, Who Died At Thirtyfour, Was By All Accounts A Force Of Nature. Although Bestknown For Her Work A Raisin In The Sun, Her Short Life Was Full Of Extraordinary Experiences And Achievements, And She Had An Unflinching Commitment To Social Justice, Which Brought Her Under Fbi Surveillance When She Was Barely In Her Twenties. While Her Close Friends And Contemporaries, Like James Baldwin And Nina Simone, Have Been Rightly Celebrated, Her Story Has Been Diminished And Relegated To One Workuntil Now. In 2018, Hansberry Will Get The Recognition She Deserves With The Pbs American Masters Documentary Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart And Imani Perrys Multidimensional, Illuminating Biography, Looking For Lorraine.After The Success Of A Raisin In The Sun, Hansberry Used Her Prominence In Myriad Ways: Challenging President Kennedy And His Brother To Take Bolder Stances On Civil Rights, Supporting African Anticolonial Leaders, And Confronting The Romantic Racism Of The Beat Poets And Village Hipsters. Though She Married A Man, She Identified As Lesbian And, Risking Censure And The Prospect Of Being Outed, Joined One Of The Nations First Lesbian Organizations. Hansberry Associated With Many Activists, Writers, And Musicians, Including Malcolm X, Langston Hughes, Duke Ellington, Paul Robeson, W.E.B. Du Bois, Among Others. Looking For Lorraine Is A Powerful Insight Into Hansberrys Extraordinary Lifea Life That Was Tragically Cut Far Too Short.A Black Caucus Of The American Library Association Honor Book For Nonfictiona 2019 Pauli Murray Book Prize Finalist
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Looking for Lorraine'? A: The book 'Looking for Lorraine: The Radiant and Radical Life of Lorraine Hansberry' is a biography that explores the life and achievements of Lorraine Hansberry, a prominent Black artist and intellectual, best known for her play 'A Raisin in the Sun'.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The biography is authored by Imani Perry, who provides an in-depth look at Hansberry's life, activism, and contributions to literature and social justice.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book 'Looking for Lorraine' has a total of 256 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'Looking for Lorraine' is an illustrated hardcover edition.
- Q: When was 'Looking for Lorraine' published? A: The book was published on September 18, 2018.
- Q: What awards has 'Looking for Lorraine' won? A: 'Looking for Lorraine' has received several accolades, including the 2019 PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography and the Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ Nonfiction.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in LGBTQ history? A: Yes, the book is particularly relevant for readers interested in LGBTQ history, as it highlights Lorraine Hansberry's identity as a lesbian and her involvement in early LGBTQ activism.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Looking for Lorraine'? A: The book explores themes such as social justice, racial identity, LGBTQ rights, and the impact of Hansberry's work on American culture.
- Q: Is this book recommended for educational purposes? A: Yes, 'Looking for Lorraine' is recommended for educational purposes, especially in courses related to literature, Black studies, gender studies, and cultural history.
- Q: What type of readers would enjoy 'Looking for Lorraine'? A: Readers interested in biographies, social justice, LGBTQ history, and the arts will find 'Looking for Lorraine' particularly engaging and insightful.