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Spirits On The Sand Draw Tomorrow: A Journey of Identity, Resilience, and Hope

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Language	:	English
File size	:	118836 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	200 pages

About the Book

In Spirits On The Sand Draw Tomorrow, author Kim Rogers shares her personal journey of coming to terms with her mixed-race heritage and the challenges she faced growing up in a predominantly white community. With honesty and vulnerability, Rogers delves into the complexities of race, culture, and family, ultimately finding a sense of belonging and purpose.

Rogers's story is both unique and universal. She writes about the challenges of growing up with a white father and a black mother, and the ways in which she was often made to feel like an outsider by both black and white people. She also writes about the resilience she developed in the face of adversity, and the hope she found in her own culture and community.

Spirits On The Sand Draw Tomorrow is a powerful and moving book that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with issues of identity, race, or belonging. It is a story of resilience, hope, and the power of finding one's own voice.

About the Author

Kim Rogers is a writer, speaker, and educator. She is the author of the memoir Spirits On The Sand Draw Tomorrow. Rogers has written for a variety of publications, including The Washington Post, The New York Times, and The Huffington Post. She is also a regular contributor to NPR's "Code Switch" podcast.

Rogers is a passionate advocate for social justice and racial equality. She has worked with a number of organizations that promote diversity and inclusion. Rogers is also a sought-after speaker on issues of race, identity, and belonging.

Reviews

"Spirits On The Sand Draw Tomorrow is a powerful and moving book that explores the complex issues of identity, resilience, and hope. Kim Rogers's story is both unique and universal, and her writing is honest, vulnerable, and ultimately inspiring." - Ijeoma Oluo, author of So You Want to Talk About Race

"Rogers's memoir is a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled with issues of identity, race, or belonging. It is a story of resilience, hope, and the power of finding one's own voice." - Roxane Gay, author of Bad Feminist

"Spirits On The Sand Draw Tomorrow is a beautiful and important book. Kim Rogers's writing is lyrical and evocative, and her story is one that will stay with me long after I finish reading it." - Jesmyn Ward, author of Sing, Unburied, Sing