Introduction to The Grace of Silence by Elizabeth

Introduction to The Grace of Silence

barndog — 2014-08-23 14:56:36 UTC

Thesis: Michele Norris introduces her exploration of race on a national level through her investigation of her own family's history; at the same time she emphasizes the critical importance of understanding our own family's histories to fully embrace our individual identities regardless of race.

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barndog — 2014-08-23 15:01:48 UTC

About Michele

barndog — 2014-08-23 15:09:30 UTC

Michele works for National Public Radio and started...

barndog — 2014-08-23 15:20:05 UTC

Part of her inspiration for writing this book was Barack Obama's election.

barndog — 2014-08-23 15:25:40 UTC

The importance of asking questions.

barndog — 2014-08-23 15:33:15 UTC

Norris begins and ends the book asking basically the same question:
How well do you know the truth about your family history?

brams17285 — 2014-08-29 15:50:33 UTC