{"title":"Sharon Bridgforth","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the groundbreaking works of \u003cem\u003eSharon Bridgforth\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished American author and performance artist whose writings transcend conventional genres. Bridgforth is celebrated for her unique style that seamlessly blends prose, poetry, and theatre, offering readers an immersive experience that is both evocative and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, you'll find compelling works like \u003cem\u003ebull-jean\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003edem\/dey back\u003c\/em\u003e, which delve into rich narratives steeped in cultural history and the complexities of identity. Bridgforth's storytelling invites readers on a journey through the vibrant tapestry of African American and LGBTQ+ experiences, challenging social norms and enriching the literary landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are drawn to literature that pushes boundaries and engages deeply with themes of community, resilience, and self-discovery, Sharon Bridgforth's collection provides a profound and inspiring exploration. Embark on this literary journey and uncover the transformative power of her storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bull-jean-demdey-back-by-sharon-bridgforth-9781737025566","title":"bull-jean \u0026 dem\/dey back","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ebull-jean \u0026amp; dem\/dey back\u003c\/em\u003e collects two performance\/novels centring Sharon Bridgforth's southern-Black-butch-shero, bull-jean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published by RedBone Press in 1998, the Lambda Literary Award-winning \u003cem\u003ethe bull-jean stories\u003c\/em\u003e chronicles the course of love returning in the life-times of bull-dog-jean. Set in the rural 1920s South, \u003cem\u003ethe bull-jean stories\u003c\/em\u003e is an act of griot-anthropology, remembering the ancestor we never knew but always knew we needed — the raucous, sweet-talking, heart-aching woman-loving-woman bull-dog-jean and the fierce and beautiful community that surrounds her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-two years later, bull-dog-jean returns in \u003cem\u003ebull-jean\/we wake\u003c\/em\u003e. Grieving the loss of their elders, seeking healing, the Narrator calls forward bull-jean. Through a series of dreams, porch prayers, and visitations from cussing conjurers, Black Mermaids, children that fly, and shape-shifting old folk, bull-jean and dem guide the Narrator towards a realisation of the sustaining power of love, memory, community, ritual, and spiritual binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854187188460,"sku":"9781737025566","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12328923482806.jpg?v=1759236118"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sharon-bridgforth.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}