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My Vanishing Country: A Memoir,Used
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New York Times BestsellerWhat J. D. Vance did for Appalachia with Hillbilly Elegy, CNN analyst and one of the youngest state representatives in South Carolina history Bakari Sellers does for the rural South, in this important book that illuminates the lives of Americas forgotten black workingclass men and women.Part memoir, part historical and cultural analysis, My Vanishing Country is an eyeopening journey through the South's past, present, and future.Anchored in in Bakari Sellers hometown of Denmark, South Carolina, Country illuminates the pride and pain that continues to fertilize the soil of one of the poorest states in the nation. He traces his fathers rise to become, friend of Stokely Carmichael and Martin Luther King, a civil rights hero, and member of the Student NonViolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) , to explore the plight of the South's dwindling rural, black working classmany of whom can trace their ancestry back for seven generations.In his poetic personal history, we are awakened to the crisis affecting the other Forgotten Men & Women, who the media seldom acknowledges. For Sellers, these are his family members, neighbors, and friends. He humanizes the struggles that shape their lives: to gain access to healthcare as rural hospitals disappear; to make ends meet as the factories they have relied on shut down and move overseas; to hold on to precious traditions as their towns erode; to forge a path forward without succumbing to despair.My Vanishing Country is also a love letter to fatherhoodto Sellers' father, his lodestar, whose life lessons have shaped him, and to his newborn twins, who he hopes will embrace the Sellers family name and honor its legacy.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'My Vanishing Country'? A: The main theme of 'My Vanishing Country' is the exploration of the lives and struggles of the black working-class men and women in the rural South, highlighting their pride, pain, and resilience.
- Q: Who is the author of 'My Vanishing Country'? A: 'My Vanishing Country' is authored by Bakari Sellers, a CNN analyst and one of the youngest state representatives in South Carolina history.
- Q: What type of book is 'My Vanishing Country'? A: 'My Vanishing Country' is a memoir that combines personal narrative with historical and cultural analysis.
- Q: How many pages does 'My Vanishing Country' have? A: 'My Vanishing Country' contains 240 pages.
- Q: When was 'My Vanishing Country' published? A: 'My Vanishing Country' was published on May 19, 2020.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'My Vanishing Country'? A: 'My Vanishing Country' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'My Vanishing Country' suitable for readers interested in civil rights history? A: Yes, 'My Vanishing Country' provides insights into civil rights history through the author's reflections on his father's involvement and the broader socio-economic challenges faced by black communities.
- Q: What audience is 'My Vanishing Country' intended for? A: 'My Vanishing Country' is intended for readers interested in African American experiences, socio-economic issues, and personal memoirs that address cultural and historical contexts.
- Q: Does 'My Vanishing Country' include personal stories? A: Yes, 'My Vanishing Country' includes personal stories from Bakari Sellers' life, particularly focusing on his family and community.
- Q: What makes 'My Vanishing Country' a significant read? A: 'My Vanishing Country' is significant for its honest portrayal of the struggles of forgotten communities in America, offering a voice to those often overlooked in mainstream narratives.