Growing Up Mad in the South: Stories, Poems, and Other Aberrations - Couverture souple

Schell, Bonnie Henderson

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798986889801

Editeur : Flying Asylum Press, 2022

Synopsis

Step into the poignant and transformative journey of "Growing up Mad in the South," a captivating memoir set in Atlanta, GA during the tumultuous 1950s and '60s.Delve into a world where hidden beneath the facade of "Well bless your pea-pickin' heart," lurk the shadows of racism, sexism, and classism.

Meet the courageous "Mad" narrator, diagnosed with schizophrenia at the vulnerable age of 17. Join her as she navigates a complex existence, grappling with her unique sensory experiences and an unwavering frustration with a society that fails to recognize the inherent worth of every individual. From the innocence of a curious toddler mastering language to the complexities of adolescent first love, witness the narrator blossoming into a resilient and creative adult.

Within the pages of this remarkable story, discover the impact of early gospel music and the condemnations from the Book of Revelation on the narrator's upbringing, guided by the beliefs of her widowed Methodist mother and her protective Hard-Shell Baptist Granny. Experience the narrator’s drive to academically excel while trying to be “well rounded,” and always polite. Prepare to be moved as Bonnie Schell fearlessly confronts the expectations of "Should," the stifling demand to "Bite Your Tongue,” amid the privileging of “White Only," Normal Only, and Prosperous Only.

Experience the power of self-discovery, the resilience of the human spirit, and the redemptive role of poetry, fiction, and drama from peer voices in a literary magazine within the confines of an all-girls college. “Growing up Mad in the South,” while revealing the deep prejudice of a society toward anyone perceived to be “different,” is an intimate and deeply inspiring memoir that will leave an indelible mark on your heart.

Embark on this extraordinary odyssey, where grace surrounds language and humor forges a powerful weapon against injustice.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Returning home after 30 years in California, Bonnie Schell's memoirs of growing up in Atlanta, Georgia, are included in the anthologies, What Does It Mean to be White in America?: A Collection of Personal Narratives, The Unbroken Circle: Stories of Cultural Diversity in the South, and WNC Woman. Her poetry has been featured in Coastlines: Six Santa Cruz Poets and in Knut House Press: The Insanity Edition. Bonnie was co-editor of On Our Own Together: Peer Programs for People with Mental Illness. She lives in Asheville, NC, with her big Russian Blue cat, Smokie.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Flying Asylum Press
• Date d'édition: 2022
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798986889801
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 262
• Éditeur: Harris MA J. E.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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