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| Author | Annahid Dashtgard |
|---|---|
| Subject | Racism |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Dundurn Press |
Publication date | 2023 |
| Pages | 216 |
| ISBN | 9781459750623 |
Bones of Belonging: Finding Wholeness in a White World is a 2023 non-fiction book by Annahid Dashtgard.
The book presents a collection of essays on the theme of racism. It was met with positive critical reviews.
The 216-page book [1] was written by Annahid Dashtgard and published by Dundurn Press in 2023. [2]
In Bones of Belonging, Dashtgard writes about her experiences as "a Brown woman working for change in a white world." [3] [1] The book is a collection of essays [4] about author's experiences of racism in England and Canada and incorporates humour as well as poignancy. [2]
The book was recommended by CBC Books [4] and Ms. magazine. [1] Hamilton Review of Books described the book as deft and praised the author for writing "with wisdom, honesty, and a wry humour". [5]
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