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Reviews for The Theme of Cultural Adaptation in American History, Literature, and Film: Cases When the Discourse Changed

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The average rating for The Theme of Cultural Adaptation in American History, Literature, and Film: Cases When the Discourse Changed based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.has a rating of 3 stars

Review # 1 was written on 2012-07-21 00:00:00
2009was given a rating of 3 stars Ben Camo
Another one of what I call "foundation books". Books that are a must read if you are interested in black writers.
Review # 2 was written on 2016-10-26 00:00:00
2009was given a rating of 3 stars Joe Smit
Memory of Kin is an excellent anthology of stories all about family from a selection of accomplished black writers. It includes three short stories by Ernest J. Gaines: Just like A Tree (Auntie Fe), The Sky Is Gray (James and his Mama), and A Long Day In November (Eddie, Amy, and Sonny Howard). I enjoyed all three because of the strong characterizations they contained and their realistic depictions of supportive and loving, yet sometimes harsh and demanding, family relationships. Male dominance, the threat of violence, and interference from kin almost destroys a family in A Long Day In November but the story ends on a hopeful note. Madame Toussaint's advice accomplished what Reverend Simmons' intervention could not - reuniting the Howard family. Other favorites include Roselily by Alice Walker, The Circling Hand by Jamaica Kincaid, and To Da-Duh, In Memoriam by Paule Marshall. What helped earn this wonderful anthology five stars is the inclusion of commentaries about each author written by the anthologist, Mary Helen Washington. These critical essays enhanced my understanding and appreciation of these authors and their works.


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