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Narrative in the Professional Age
Narrative in the Professional Age
Challenging previous studies that claim anxiety and antagonism between transatlantic Victorian authors, Jennifer Cognard-Black uncovers a model of reciprocal influence among three of the most popular women writers of the era. Combining analyses of personal correspondence and print culture with close readings of key narratives, this study presents an original history of transatlantic authorship that examines how these writers invented a collaborative aesthetics both within and against the dominant discourse of professionalism.
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First and Only
First and Only
A guide for every Black woman who has found herself closing the cover on business leadership books, convinced that something is missing. Jennifer R. Farmer offers strategies for Black women to thrive in workplaces that can be ambivalent about their success. The paperback edition includes an added preface, discussion guide, and author Q&A.
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The Black Woman's Declaration of Independence
The Black Woman's Declaration of Independence
Are You Ready For The Battle? Many of us are not living the life we desire because we believe that something or someone is holding us back. We blame our spouses, significant others, jobs or finances for why we are not experiencing the success that we know is our birthright. The battle seems to be on every front, in our relationships, careers, and family. Author, Speaker and Certified Wealth Strategist Jennifer Harris shares her powerful message of independence and freedom as she reveals ten declarations of truth that every woman must live by in order to successfully battle for the independence that she deserves. As you declare these truths, you will be empowered to unapologetically fight for your independence.
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Oh No, No Snow!
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Another North
Another North
The pieces in this collection capture the feeling of being buffeted by great gusts of middle-aged longing. What began as one woman's quarrel with Buddhism, especially its doctrine of non-attachment, morphs into a larger question: What's the right way to love a person or a thing? With voluptuous detail and rigorous self-interrogation, Jennifer Brice looks for answers in family lore, personal experience, conversations with friends, and beloved books. The result is a tender, moving, far-reaching--sometimes delightfully funny, sometimes achingly poignant--exploration of the powerful ties that bind us to one another and to the world around us.
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Fifty Shades of Black and White
Fifty Shades of Black and White
When four women formed The Writer's Coffee Shop, they didn't know the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy was destined for worldwide success. After selling the publishing rights, one of the partners hid $40,000,000 in royalties. Jennifer Pedroza and Mike Farris filed a lawsuit to claim her share of the partnership's profits. This is their story.
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First and Only: A Black Woman's Guide to Thriving at Work and in Life
First and Only: A Black Woman's Guide to Thriving at Work and in Life
As Black women, we have to work twice as hard to be perceived as half as skilled. We have to work until August of this year to earn what a white man made by last December. We are besieged by racist and sexist bullying online. People feel free to touch and comment on our hair--and then ask us why we seem so angry.First and Only is a guide for every woman who has found herself closing the cover on other leadership books that omit our true experiences and strengths. In these pages, trainer and activist Jennifer R. Farmer helps readers learn what is required for the long haul of liberation by providing a roadmap to on-the-job success, challenging systemic racism, and seeking inner healing through the sustaining power of faith. She offers practical strategies for Black women to thrive in workplaces that can be ambivalent about their success, as well as tips and stories from psychologists, activists, and organizational experts that equip Black women to lead others and heal past wounds.The path for success for Black women includes a commitment to self-care, spiritual growth, and a willingness to push for progress even as we fight for our own liberation. First and Only is not just about how to lean in, or how to discover the irrefutable laws of leadership. It's about how to heal so you can sustain work for justice and equity. It's about finding personal and social redemption--and leading others to find it too.
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