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Lädt ... America's Daughter (Dancing Soul Trilogy) (Volume 2)von Maria Nhambu
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. After reading this book I have become a fan of the author's writing style. The narration is very rich and vivid. And the message is well conveyed. This book is the second part of the "Dancing Souls Trilogy". It is about the author's journey from Africa to America. Maria Nhambu was raised by German catholic nuns at a Tanzanian orphanage for mixed-race kids. She was taught by an American Caucasian woman who helped her to go to America for higher education. This book is about the author settling in America, facing a lot of racism, battling through all the struggles and hence coming to terms with American racism and American culture. In the end, she becomes a remarkable woman with a job and family to take care of. Her story is worth reading and she did a fantastic job in putting it into pages. They say your mindset and attitude is what makes a lot of difference, and this story is a live example. While reading I was able to visualise how she grew above all the things. Her resilient attitude is reflected in her writing. It is a very inspiring memoir. I am looking forward to reading parts 1 & 3 of the trilogy. Maria is an African who found herself in an African orphanage being taught by an American Caucasian woman. When the teacher found out she wasn’t on the list to be sent out the country to get a higher education, she decided to adopt Maria and bring her to America her self and she did. This book is about Maria coming to terms with American racism and American culture. She rose above all of it and became a high school teacher and the inner city it seems as if whatever Maria does she succeed at. This book was so good and if you love being a fly on the wall then you’ll love this book. This is an example of why I love biographies. In this one we get to hear all maria’s inner thoughts during her experience is good and bad when coming to America. I highly recommend this book but be warned I found myself reading it for hours even though I had other things to do… It was that good! If I were to sum this book up in a few words, I'd call it a powerful memoir. Following the author as she arrives in America, and experiences many of the societal prejudices against POC, achieving her dreams, and finding her roots again, was an emotional and captivating journey. She has such a unique voice, and is able to convey so much through the words on the page. I could almost hear the author speaking through the book, and I didn't want to put the book down once I started reading. A unique and fascinating journey, I'm glad the author decided to share her story and bare part of her soul to the reader. America's Daughter: Learning to be Black, Sharing African dance, Discovering origins (Dancing Soul Trilogy Book 2) by Maria Nhambu is an exhilarating and enlightening read. This book is the perfect memoir to read if you are looking for an inspirational life. Nhambu shares her life experiences, the coming to America, and getting used to American culture with all of its perceptions and nuances. In spite of her horrible childhood, the author grows to become a formidable and remarkable woman. You will admire her ambition and fortitude as she made her way in a new country, never giving up on her journey. An interesting and emotional read, this book is highly recommended. Zeige 5 von 5 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
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In America's Daughter, the second book of the trilogy, the author arrives in the United States in the company of Catherine Murray, an American high-school teacher. Her adjustment to a new culture includes shocking doses of American-style racial discrimination and Nhambu's discovery that she must learn to be a Black American. She graduates from college, thus fulfilling her dream of becoming a teacher, and teaches high school in the inner city. She marries, has two children, and establishes herself in the American way of life. Then a visit to Africa, and especially to Tanzania, reawakens the drumbeats and dancing that she carries in her soul. On her return home, she teaches Swahili and African Studies, performs African dance at schools, and creates Aerobics With Soul®, a fitness workout based on African dance. She both finds and creates the family she longed for as a child and connects with her unknown background. The first book of the trilogy, Africa's Child, was released in 2016. The final book of her memoir series--Drum Beats, Heart Beats--reveals more of Nhambu's life as she searches for her father. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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This book is about her experiences and how she became an accomplished American.
You'll feel hoy, sadness, fascination,love everything at once while reading this book- as if it's your own life story too!
The things she had faced, the way she became motivated even in her worst times and accomplished everything she wanted - I HAVE NOTHING BUT RESPECT FOR HER.
This book is real eye-opening and moving.
Absolutely loved it. ( )