Black Is the Body

I'm very conflicted about this memoir-in-essays. On the one hand, I thought it beautifully portrayed the complexities of interracial relationships and of living as a person of color in predominantly white environments, but I was put off by Bernard's meanderings on adoption. No doubt, she loves her children, but it could be very triggering for adoptees. (“I have the same feelings about adoption as I do about zebras, in whose astonishing majestic presence I think, This must be God at work.”

Really enjoyed reading this book of essays ... makes you think about where we are historically as a nation made up of many people and what is “home”. I found the author's reflections on how she feels living in Vermont as an African American particularly interesting. Looking forward to more books from this author!