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Song In A Weary Throat: Memoir Of An American Pilgrimage
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The Story Behind The Documentary My Name Is Pauli Murraya Prophetic Memoir By The Activist Who Articulated The Intellectual Foundations (The New Yorker) Of The Civil Rights And Womens Rights Movements.First Published Posthumously In 1987, Pauli Murrays Song In A Weary Throat Was Critically Lauded, Winning The Robert F. Kennedy Book Award And The Lillian Smith Book Award Among Other Distinctions. Yet Murrays Name And Extraordinary Influence Receded From View In The Intervening Years; Now They Are Once Again Entering The Public Discourse. At Last, With The Republication Of This Beautifully Crafted Memoir, Song In A Weary Throat Takes Its Rightful Place Among The Great Civil Rights Autobiographies Of The Twentieth Century.In A Voice That Is Energetic, Wry, And Direct, Murray Tells Of A Childhood Dramatically Altered By The Sudden Loss Of Her Spirited, Hardworking Parents. Orphaned At Age Four, She Was Sent From Baltimore To Segregated Durham, North Carolina, To Live With Her Unflappable Aunt Pauline, Who, While Strict, Was Liberalminded In Accepting The Tomboy Pauli As My Little Boygirl. In Fact, Throughout Her Life, Murray Would Struggle With Feelings Of Sexual Inbetweennessshe Tried Unsuccessfully To Get Her Doctors To Give Her Testosteronethat Today We Would Recognize As A Transgendered Identity.We Then Follow Murray North At The Age Of Seventeen To New York Citys Hunter College, To Her Embrace Of Gandhis Satyagrahanonviolent Resistanceand South Again, Where She Experienced Jim Crow Firsthand. An Early Freedom Rider, She Was Arrested In 1940, Fifteen Years Before Rosa Parks Disobedience, For Sitting In The Whitesonly Section Of A Virginia Bus. Murrays Activism Led To Relationships With Thurgood Marshall And Eleanor Rooseveltwho Respectfully Referred To Murray As A Firebrandand Propelled Her To A Howard University Law Degree And A Lifelong Fight Against Jane Crow Sexism. We Also Read Betty Friedans Enthusiastic Response To Murrays Call For An Naacp For Womenthe Origins Of Now. Murray Sets These Thrilling Highwater Marks Against The Backdrop Of Uncertain Finances, Chronic Fatigue, And Tragic Losses Both Private And Public, As Patricia Bellscotts Engaging Introduction Brings To Life.Now, More Than Thirty Years After Her Death In 1985, Murraypoet, Memoirist, Lawyer, Activist, And Episcopal Priestgains Longdeserved Recognition Through A Rediscovered Memoir That Serves As A Powerful Witness (Brittney Cooper) To A Pivotal Era In The American Twentieth Century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Song in a Weary Throat'? A: The memoir primarily explores the life and activism of Pauli Murray, highlighting her contributions to civil rights and women's rights movements.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Song in a Weary Throat'? A: The author is Pauli Murray, who was a notable activist, lawyer, and Episcopal priest.
- Q: When was 'Song in a Weary Throat' published? A: The book was first published posthumously in 1987, with a reprint edition released on May 8, 2018.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Song in a Weary Throat'? A: The memoir contains 624 pages.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the memoir? A: Key topics include Murray's childhood, her experiences with racism and sexism, her activism, and her relationships with notable figures like Thurgood Marshall and Eleanor Roosevelt.
- Q: Is 'Song in a Weary Throat' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the memoir is often referenced in academic discussions related to civil rights, gender studies, and LGBTQ+ history.
- Q: What awards has 'Song in a Weary Throat' won? A: The memoir has received several accolades, including the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award and the Lillian Smith Book Award.
- Q: What is Pauli Murray's significance in American history? A: Pauli Murray is recognized as a pioneering figure in the civil rights and feminist movements, known for her advocacy against both racial and gender discrimination.
- Q: Are there any introductions or essays in this edition? A: Yes, the reprint edition includes an engaging introduction by Patricia Bell-Scott that contextualizes Murray's life and work.