White like Her Audiobook By Gail Lukasik PhD, Kenyatta D. Berry - foreword cover art

White like Her

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White like Her

By: Gail Lukasik PhD, Kenyatta D. Berry - foreword
Narrated by: Bernadette Dunne
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In the historical context of the Jim Crow South, Gail explores her mother's decision to pass, how she hid her secret even from her own husband, and the price she paid for choosing whiteness. Haunted by her mother's fear and shame, Gail embarks on a quest to uncover her mother's racial lineage, tracing her family back to 18th-century colonial Louisiana. In coming to terms with her decision to publicly out her mother, Gail changed how she looks at race and heritage.

With a foreword written by Kenyatta Berry, host of PBS's Genealogy Roadshow, this unique and fascinating story of coming to terms with oneself breaks down barriers. A Washington Post Notable Book of 2017's Most Inspiring Stories.

©2018 Gail Lukasik (P)2018 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
African American Studies Americas Black & African American Cultural & Regional Social Sciences Specific Demographics United States Women Thought-Provoking African American Nonfiction
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Fascinating Genealogy • Powerful Family History • Engaging Performance • Intriguing Racial Passing • Submersible Narration
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I really found this story interesting and timely. it's a direct response to all the ignorant people who ask why we don't forget about slavery. it proves that the Racial caste system lives on in this country even when we don't see it. My only issue is the length of this work. it was almost impossible to get through and repetitive.

Interesting but Long

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This book is a powerful and meaningful read. It sheds light on the experiences of many mixed raced and multicultural individuals. I learned so much and I am wiser because of the time I took to read this life-changing book.

Life Truth Matters

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As a mixed raced daughter I now see how my mother had to live her life. Growing up passing in a small town. Where at anytime something or someone could ruin her life. I can say both the author of this book and I feel the same. We will not hide who our ancestors are we can hold our heads high fight for the next generation.

Eye opening !

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Disappointing, boring stuff, big let down. All dialogue and no story. No character development.

Heard it

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loved it. I was enthralled. this journey took me old over the world. so fascinating.

so good!!!

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Very interesting story about American and genealogical history!!! The story kept my attention from beginning to end!!!

Great Story!!!!!

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This is an amazing story! I loved Gail's drive to go after the truth. I also love how her story led her to her family.

Such a relatable story!

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the lines of color arent so simply drawn, as seen from the example of the authors mother. i have developed a new appreciation for the struggles of those who camnup in the Jim Crow America.

Beautiful

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I really enjoyed this book. I wanted to read it after watching a clip on Instagram. I’m glad I did.

Highly recommended

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Author's candor in sharing the many layers of generational secrets and her search to find answers prompted many additional questions and a desire to know more!

Eye-opening and Candid

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