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Necessary Trouble: Growing Up At Midcentury
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An Instant New York Times Bestsellera Memoir Of Coming Of Age In A Conservative Southern Family In Postwar America.To Grow Up In The 1950S Was To Enter A World Of Polarized National Alliances, Nuclear Threat, And Destabilized Social Hierarchies. Two World Wars And The Depression That Connected Them Had Unleashed A Torrent Of Expectations And Dissatisfactionsnot Only In Global Affairs But In American Society And Americans Lives.A Privileged White Girl In Conservative, Segregated Virginia Was Expected To Adopt A Willful Blindness To The Inequities Of Race And The Constraints Of Gender. For Drew Gilpin, The Acceptance Of Both Female Subordination And Racial Hierarchy Proved Intolerable And Galvanizing. Urged To Become Well Adjusted And To Fill The Role Of A Poised Young Lady That Her Upbringing Imposed, She Found Resistance Was Necessary For Her Survival. During The 1960S, Through Her Love Of Learning And Her Active Engagement In The Civil Rights, Student, And Antiwar Movements, Drew Forged A Path Of Her Ownone That Would Eventually Lead Her To Become A Historian Of The Very Conflicts That Were Instrumental In Shaping The World She Grew Up In.Culminating In The Upheavals Of 1968, Necessary Trouble Captures A Time Of Rapid Change And Fierce Reaction In One Young Womans Life, Tracing The Transformations And Aftershocks That We Continue To Grapple With Today.Includes Blackandwhite Images
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Necessary Trouble'? A: 'Necessary Trouble' explores the challenges faced by a young woman growing up in a conservative Southern family during the postwar era, focusing on themes of race, gender inequality, and personal resistance.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Necessary Trouble'? A: The author of 'Necessary Trouble' is Drew Gilpin Faust, who reflects on her personal experiences and historical insights throughout the memoir.
- Q: What type of book is 'Necessary Trouble'? A: 'Necessary Trouble' is a memoir that combines personal narrative with historical analysis, detailing the author's coming-of-age experience in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Q: When was 'Necessary Trouble' published? A: 'Necessary Trouble' is set to be published on May 7, 2024.
- Q: How many pages does 'Necessary Trouble' have? A: 'Necessary Trouble' contains 320 pages.
- Q: What format is 'Necessary Trouble' available in? A: 'Necessary Trouble' is available in paperback format.
- Q: What historical events are discussed in 'Necessary Trouble'? A: 'Necessary Trouble' discusses significant historical events such as the civil rights movement, antiwar protests, and the societal changes of the 1960s.
- Q: Does 'Necessary Trouble' include images? A: 'Necessary Trouble' includes black-and-white images that complement the narrative and provide visual context to the historical themes.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of 'Necessary Trouble'? A: Readers can expect a reflective and engaging writing style that combines personal anecdotes with broader historical commentary.
- Q: Is 'Necessary Trouble' suitable for readers interested in history? A: 'Necessary Trouble' is suitable for readers interested in history, particularly those who want to understand the social dynamics of mid-20th century America through a personal lens.