Motherhood So White - by Nefertiti Austin (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In this unflinching account of her parenting journey, the author examines the history of adoption in the African-American community, faces off against stereotypes of single, Black motherhood, and confronts the reality of raising children of color in racially charged America.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>The story every mother in America needs to read. As featured on NPR and the TODAY Show. All moms have to deal with choosing baby names, potty training, finding your village, and answering your kid's tough questions, but if you are raising a Black child, you have to deal with a lot more than that. Especially if you're a single Black mom... and adopting. </strong></p><p>Nefertiti Austin shares her story of starting a family through adoption as a single Black woman. In this unflinching account of her parenting journey, Nefertiti examines the history of adoption in the African American community, faces off against stereotypes of single Black moms, and confronts the reality of what it looks like to raise children of color and answer their questions about racism in modern-day America. </p><p>Honest, vulnerable, and uplifting, <em>Motherhood So White</em> is a fantastic book for mothers who have read <em>White Fragility</em> by Robin DiAngelo, <em>Stamped from the Beginning</em> by Ibram X. Kendi, <em>Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?</em> by Beverly Daniel Tatum, or other books about racism and want to see how these social issues play out in a very personal way for a single mom and her Black son.</p><p>This great book club read explores social and cultural bias, gives a new perspective on a familiar experience, and sparks meaningful conversations about what it looks like for Black families in white America today.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Austin captures both the love and fear of her parenting experience in this powerful, spirited narrative." - <strong><em> Publishers Weekly</em></strong><br><br>"Austin challenges readers to question the ideal of motherhood as being synonymous with whiteness. Along the way, she tackles the inherent sexism, classism, and racism within the adoption system and the broader community...an essential addition to the literature about adoption, reflecting a viewpoint that is sorely lacking. <p/>" - <strong><em> Kirkus Reviews</em></strong><br><br>"Both informational and inspiring, and is a much-needed addition to the literature of motherhood." - <strong><em> BookRiot</em></strong><br><br>"<i>Motherhood So White</i> is a testament to the power of love as a radical act and an urgent call to reclaim motherhood from institutionalized whiteness." - <strong><em> BookPage</em></strong><br><br>"A moving and necessary corrective to the primarily white narrative on adoption." - <strong><em> Booklist</em></strong><br><br>"Eye-opening, trenchant book, which helps to bolster the scant literature for African American adoptive parents that Austin has pioneered by blogging for publications such as MUTHA magazine and the Huffington Post...Austin's experiences, both positive and negative, are recounted in this fast-paced, heartwarming memoir of motherhood and adoption told through an African American lens." - <strong><em> Library Journal-STARRED review</em></strong><br><br>"<i>Motherhood So White</i> blew me away. Nefertiti's honest account of her unique journey to parenthood serves as a sharp reminder that in our society, parenting is not a colorblind experience. This is an important book for anyone committed to creating a more equal playing field for all our children." - <strong><em> KJ Dell, Antonia, author of How to Be a Happier Parent</em></strong><br><br>"Austin's frank voice and determined spirit speak truth to the media powers that present #MotherhoodSoWhite, while relaying her history and thoughtful parenting decisions... a needed and important contribution." - <strong><em> Meg Lemke, Editor-in-Chief of MUTHA</em></strong><br>
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