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White Like Her
My Family's Story of Race and Racial Passing
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As seen on The Today Show and in the Washington Post's most inspiring stories of the year!
"Important in helping us understand America's complex racial history." – Kenyatta D. Berry, Host of PBS's Genealogy Roadshow
Includes a new afterword by bestselling author and Philadelphia Inquirer journalist Solomon Jones
In the historical context of the Jim Crow South, author Gail Lukasik explores her African-American mother's decision to pass, how she hid her secret even from her own husband, and the price she paid for choosing whiteness.
Haunted by her mother's fear and shame, Gail embarks on a quest to uncover her mother's racial lineage, tracing her family back to eighteenth-century colonial Louisiana. In coming to terms with her decision to publicly out her mother, Gail changed how she views race and heritage.
With a foreword written by Kenyatta Berry, host of PBS's Genealogy Roadshow, and a brand-new afterword written by bestselling author Solomon Jones, White Like Her is a unique and fascinating story of self-discovery and redemption that breaks down barriers.
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White Like Her by Gail Lukasik is a poignant exploration of familial identity and racial history. Reviews praise Lukasik for her meticulous research and emotional depth, revealing her mother's choice to live as a white woman. The book provides significant insights into America's complex racial dynamics, contributing to discussions on race and identity.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781510763234
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 February 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Sky Pony Press
Illustration: B-W Photo Insert
Contributors:
- Foreword by Kenyatta D. Berry
- Afterword by Solomon Jones
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 139.0mm
Height: 209.0mm
Weight: 328g
Pages: 336
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About the Author
Gail Lukasik is the author of the award-winning Leigh Girard mystery series. She has written articles for The Washington Post, The Daily Beast. Her appearance on PBS Genealogy Roadshow, where her mother's life-changing secret was revealed, inspired White Like Her. The book captured national attention and led to Gail's appearance on numerous TV shows, including the Today Show. Her mother's story was featured in the documentary,History of Memory,andwon a Tribeca X Award.Gail divides her time between writing and lecturing.
Kenyatta D. Berry is a genealogist, businesswoman, and lawyer with more than fifteen years experience in genealogical research and writing. She is a host of the PBS broadcast Genealogy Roadshow and is the Past President of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) and on the Council of the Corporation for the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) in Boston. A frequent lecturer and writer, her area of focus is African American and Slave Ancestral research.
Solomon Jones is anaward-winning journalist whose work has appeared in Essence magazine and the Philadelphia Daily News.Jones is a producer, public speaker, and also the creator of the Words On The Street literacy program. Additionally, he is the acclaimed author of eight novels.Jones lives in Philadelphia and is currently working on his next novel.
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