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Black And Blur: Consent Not To Be Single Being

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Black and Blur (consent not to be a single being)

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4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
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By Ijeoma Umebinyuo

In her debut book, Black And Blur: Consent Not To Be Single Being, Ijeoma Umebinyuo invites readers on a deeply personal and thought-provoking journey through the complexities of identity, love, and the search for meaning.

Through a series of intimate and introspective essays, Umebinyuo shares her own experiences navigating the world as a black woman, a daughter, a lover, and a seeker. She writes with honesty and vulnerability about the challenges she has faced, the lessons she has learned, and the ways in which she has come to terms with her own identity and purpose.

Black And Blur is a book that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. Umebinyuo's experiences will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with issues of identity, self-acceptance, or the search for meaning. Her writing is both poetic and insightful, and she has a gift for capturing the complexities of the human experience.

This book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in exploring the complexities of identity, love, and the search for meaning. Umebinyuo's writing is both personal and profound, and she has a gift for capturing the complexities of the human experience.

Praise for Black And Blur

"Black And Blur is a stunning debut that explores the complexities of identity, love, and the search for meaning with honesty, vulnerability, and insight. Ijeoma Umebinyuo is a gifted writer who has a gift for capturing the complexities of the human experience." - Roxane Gay, author of Bad Feminist

"Black And Blur is a powerful and moving book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Ijeoma Umebinyuo is a brave and insightful writer who has a lot to say about the world we live in." - Jacqueline Woodson, author of Red at the Bone

"Black And Blur is a necessary and timely book that challenges us to think deeply about the ways in which we define ourselves and others. Ijeoma Umebinyuo is a brilliant writer who has given us a gift with this book." - Claudia Rankine, author of Citizen: An American Lyric

About the Author

Ijeoma Umebinyuo is a Nigerian-American writer, speaker, and activist. She is the author of the memoir Black And Blur: Consent Not To Be Single Being. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Guardian. She has been featured on NPR, PBS, and BBC. She is a graduate of Harvard University and the Iowa Writers' Workshop.