Waiting in the Wings

Name: Waiting in the Wings
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781642598308
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Portrait of a Queer Motherhood

By Cherre Moraga

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Waiting in the Wings by Cherre Moraga is a poignant memoir that delves into the intersection of identity, theatre, and activism. Cherre Moraga shares her journey of self-discovery and growth as a Chicana feminist artist navigating the complexities of her cultural heritage, sexuality, and political engagement. Through heartfelt reflections, the narrative explores themes of family, creative expression, and the transformative power of storytelling.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the intersection of identity, culture, and politics through deeply personal narratives. It offers insights into the author's journey as a Chicana queer artist and activist, reflecting on themes of family, self-discovery, and societal change. This memoir may particularly appeal to readers who appreciate candid and thought-provoking stories about personal and cultural transformation.

Waiting in the Wings

Featuring a new introduction from renowned activist and writer Cherrie Moraga, Waiting in the Wings (25th Anniversary Edition) is a thoughtfully tender memoir of lesbian motherhood.

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In a series of journal entries—some original passages, others revisited and expanded in retrospect—Cherríe Moraga details her experiences with pregnancy, birth, and the early years of lesbian parenting.

With the premature birth of her son—when HIV-related mortality rates were at their highest—Moraga, a new mother at 40 years old, was forced to confront the fragile volatility of life and death. In these recorded dreams and reflections, her terror and resilience are made palpable. The particular challenges of queer parenting prove transformative as Moraga navigates her intersecting roles as mother, child, lover, friend, artist, activist, and more.

Waiting in the Wings is thoughtful and emotive, with prose that is sharp and beautifully written, from the voice of a beloved and incomparable writer.

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Waiting in the Wings by Cherríe Moraga is celebrated as a deeply honest and introspective memoir that explores the complexities of lesbian motherhood. The book is praised for its eloquence, courage, and intensity in addressing motherhood's challenges and joys. Readers note Moraga's ability to navigate fear, love, and exhaustion while offering profound insights into creating familial bonds and sustaining creativity amidst life's demands. Her work is recognised as significant within Latino/a literature and contributes to a broader understanding of cultural and personal narratives.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781642598308

Publisher: Haymarket Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Haymarket Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 140

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Biography & Memoir Cherre Moraga LGBTQ+ Non-Fiction

About the Author

Cherre Moraga is an internationally recognized poet, essayist, and playwright whose professional life began in 1981 with her co-editorship of the groundbreaking feminist anthology,This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color.She is the author of several collections of her own writings, includingA Xicana Codex of Changing Consciousness,Native Country of the Heart, andWaiting in the Wings: Portrait of a Queer Motherhood.