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Christine Garnier – White People Smile at Me – First Edition 1952 – with the John Minton dust jacket
£185.00
A first edition, first printing of White People Smile at Me by Christine Garnier, published by Putnum in 1952. A near fine book with a previous retailers stamp on the front free end paper, the front board, spine and rear panel in general good condition, browning to the text block with traces of spotting. In a very good price-clipped wrapper with chips to the front fold knuckle and chips to the head of the spine, chips to the upper edge of the rear panel, with internal browning and spotting. Jacket design by John Minton.
White People Smile at Me by Christine Garnier is a powerful memoir that explores the complexities of racial identity and belonging. Garnier candidly shares her experiences as a Black woman navigating predominantly white spaces, grappling with issues of systemic racism and cultural assimilation. Through poignant anecdotes and introspective reflections, she sheds light on the nuances of privilege, microaggressions and the quest for self-acceptance in a society shaped by racial tensions. Garnier’s narrative challenges readers to confront their own biases and actively engage in dismantling systemic inequalities.
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A first edition, first printing of White People Smile at Me by Christine Garnier, published by Putnum in 1952. A near fine book with a previous retailers stamp on the front free end paper, the front board, spine and rear panel in general good condition, browning to the text block with traces of spotting. In a very good price-clipped wrapper with chips to the front fold knuckle and chips to the head of the spine, chips to the upper edge of the rear panel, with internal browning and spotting. Jacket design by John Minton.
White People Smile at Me by Christine Garnier is a powerful memoir that explores the complexities of racial identity and belonging. Garnier candidly shares her experiences as a Black woman navigating predominantly white spaces, grappling with issues of systemic racism and cultural assimilation. Through poignant anecdotes and introspective reflections, she sheds light on the nuances of privilege, microaggressions and the quest for self-acceptance in a society shaped by racial tensions. Garnier’s narrative challenges readers to confront their own biases and actively engage in dismantling systemic inequalities.
