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For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf: A Poetic Journey of Healing and Empowerment

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For colored girls who have considered suicide/When the rainbow is enuf
For colored girls who have considered suicide/When the rainbow is enuf
by Ntozake Shange

4.8 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 12323 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Print length : 113 pages
Hardcover : 412 pages
Item Weight : 1.66 pounds
Dimensions : 6.14 x 0.94 x 9.21 inches

In her groundbreaking choreopoem, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf, Ntozake Shange gives voice to the experiences of seven women of color who have struggled with depression, suicide, and the challenges of being a woman of color in America.

Through a series of powerful and moving poems, Shange explores the complex emotions of these women, from their pain and despair to their resilience and strength. The women in the poem are all different, but they are all united by their shared experiences of oppression and marginalization.

Shange's writing is both beautiful and heartbreaking, and it offers a powerful indictment of the racism and sexism that these women have faced. However, the poem is also a celebration of the women's strength and resilience. Despite the challenges they have faced, they have found ways to survive and thrive.

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf is a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled with depression, suicide, or the challenges of being a woman of color in America. It is a powerful and moving exploration of the lives of these women, and it offers a message of hope and healing.

About the Author

Ntozake Shange was born in Trenton, New Jersey, in 1948. She is a playwright, poet, and novelist. She is best known for her choreopoem For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf, which was first performed in 1976.

Shange's work has been praised for its honesty, passion, and power. She has received numerous awards for her work, including the Obie Award, the Tony Award, and the Pulitzer Prize.

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"For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf is a powerful and moving exploration of the lives of seven women of color. This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled with depression, suicide, or the challenges of being a woman of color in America." - The New York Times

"Ntozake Shange's writing is both beautiful and heartbreaking. She gives voice to the experiences of seven women of color who have struggled with depression, suicide, and the challenges of being a woman of color in America. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the experiences of these women." - The Washington Post

"For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf is a powerful and moving exploration of the lives of seven women of color. This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled with depression, suicide, or the challenges of being a woman of color in America." - The Guardian

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For colored girls who have considered suicide/When the rainbow is enuf
For colored girls who have considered suicide/When the rainbow is enuf
by Ntozake Shange

4.8 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 12323 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Print length : 113 pages
Hardcover : 412 pages
Item Weight : 1.66 pounds
Dimensions : 6.14 x 0.94 x 9.21 inches
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For colored girls who have considered suicide/When the rainbow is enuf
For colored girls who have considered suicide/When the rainbow is enuf
by Ntozake Shange

4.8 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 12323 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Print length : 113 pages
Hardcover : 412 pages
Item Weight : 1.66 pounds
Dimensions : 6.14 x 0.94 x 9.21 inches
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