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Rebecca Walker

    Black White and Jewish: Autobiography of a Shifting Self
    Mixed: An Anthology of Short Fiction on the Multiracial Experience
    Who's Your Mama?: The Unsung Voices of Women and Mothers
    One Big Happy Family
    Adé: A Love Story
    What's Your Story?
    • 2024
    • 2024

      Focusing on the bond between caregivers and children, this picture book emphasizes the significance of spending just 20 minutes of quality time daily to enhance their relationship. Inspired by the author's experiences as a working mother, it highlights the challenges of balancing work and family. The story centers on Jackson, who longs to share his adventures with his mother when she's busy. Authored by Rebecca Walker, an acclaimed writer and activist, it offers an authentic glimpse into family life, particularly from the perspective of a Black woman and mother. Ideal for children aged 5-7, it encourages cherishing moments with loved ones.

      Time for Us
    • 2021
    • 2020

      With our future relationship with the European Union still unclear, the publication of this year's edition will be timed to ensure advisers get the very latest information on the benefit entitlement of European nationals and their families.

      Benefits for Migrants Handbook
    • 2017

      Adé: A Love Story

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      In this stunning debut novel, Rebecca Walker turns her attention to the power of love and the limitations of the human heart. When Farida, a sophisticated college student, falls in love with Ad�, a young Swahili man living on an idyllic island off the coast of Kenya, the two plan to marry and envision a simple life together--free of worldly possessions and concerns. But when Farida contracts malaria and finds herself caught in the middle of a civil war, reality crashes in around them. The lovers' solitude is interrupted by a world in the throes of massive upheaval that threatens to tear them apart, along with all they cherish. Haunting, exquisite, and certain to become a classic, Ad� will stay with you long after you put it down. This is a timeless love story set perfectly, heartbreakingly, in our time.

      Adé: A Love Story
    • 2013

      Enduring violence

      Everyday life and conflict in eastern Sri Lanka

      • 218 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The ethnography explores the experiences of Tamil-speaking communities in Batticaloa, delving into how they navigate and interpret the pervasive violence that influences their daily lives. Through detailed observations, the book reveals the resilience and coping mechanisms of these communities, highlighting the profound impact of conflict on their social fabric and cultural identity.

      Enduring violence
    • 2010

      One Big Happy Family

      18 Writers Talk About Open Adoption, Mixed Marriage, Polyamory, Househusbandry, Single Motherhood, and Other Realities of Truly Modern Love

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.0(13)Add rating

      Exploring the evolving concept of the modern American family, this collection of insightful essays delves into the diverse experiences and challenges faced by families today. It addresses timely issues related to identity, structure, and societal expectations, offering a thought-provoking examination of how familial bonds are being redefined in contemporary society. Through various perspectives, the essays illuminate the complexities and richness of family life in a rapidly changing world.

      One Big Happy Family
    • 2009

      Focusing on the diverse experiences of American women, this book highlights the perspectives of those often overlooked in motherhood narratives, particularly those from unconventional family structures. It delves into personal beliefs, intimate relationships, and the socioeconomic realities that shape their lives, offering a broader understanding of motherhood that transcends the typical portrayals of affluent, married white women. Through these voices, it reveals the complexities and richness of motherhood across various backgrounds.

      Who's Your Mama?: The Unsung Voices of Women and Mothers
    • 2008

      Baby Love

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.6(28)Add rating

      From the international bestselling author of Black, White, and Jewish comes a "wonderfully insightful" (Associated Press) book that's destined to become a motherhood classic. Now in trade. Like many women her age, thirty-four-year-old Rebecca Walker was brought up to be skeptical of motherhood. As an adult she longed for a baby but feared losing her independence. In this very smart memoir, Walker explores some of the larger sociological trends of her generation while delivering her own story about the emotional and intellectual transformation that led her to motherhood.

      Baby Love
    • 2006

      The book explores the rising population of multiracial individuals, highlighting that in several U.S. states, a significant percentage of school-age children identify as multiracial. It notes California's notable statistic of 15 percent of births being multiracial. Despite these demographics, the struggle for a clear identity persists, as historically, multiracial people have been marginalized, with the U.S. Census only recently allowing multiple racial identifications. This shift underscores the ongoing quest for recognition and representation in society.

      Mixed: An Anthology of Short Fiction on the Multiracial Experience