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Lise Funderburg

    This author delves into the complex themes of race, familial duty, and mortality. Their work often draws from personal experience, weaving it into broader social commentary. With a distinctive voice, they explore deep human relationships and cultural practices, offering readers an engaging and introspective look. These writings prompt reflection on both the past and the future.

    Purple Rising
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    Black, White, Other
    • Black, White, Other

      Biracial Americans Talk About Race and Identity

      • 374 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      4.4(10)Add rating

      Focusing on the experiences of black/white biracial individuals, this groundbreaking oral history features the voices of forty-six adults from mixed-race families. Journalist Lise Funderburg explores their perspectives on various topics, including love, marriage, workplace racism, religion, community, and parenting in a racially divided society. Through personal narratives, the book sheds light on the complexities of identity and the challenges faced by those straddling multiple racial backgrounds.

      Black, White, Other
    • Pig Candy

      Taking My Father South, Taking My Father Home

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.2(20)Add rating

      Exploring themes of identity and familial love, this narrative follows a daughter reconnecting with her father during his last months as he faces terminal cancer. Lise Funderburg, a mixed-race woman, embarks on journeys to her father's Southern hometown, unraveling his complex past shaped by Jim Crow oppression. Through evocative prose, she captures the essence of rural life, food, and enduring social dynamics. Their evolving relationship, marked by warmth and humor, culminates in a poignant pig roast, celebrating life and connection amidst loss.

      Pig Candy