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4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
A courageous, candid, and relevant memoir Feb 28, 2007
By David M. Johnson
Nandi Crosby bears her soul in this book, but not in the self-important or overly-dramatic manner that too often characterizes works of this sort. Her prose is incredibly engaging and seductive, and although she shares many intimate aspects of her life IF MY SOUL BE LOST is neither salacious nor gratuitous. Her perspectives on love, sex, men, feminism, race, and life are emphatic and informed; yet one never gets the feeling that she is preaching or judging or condemning...just unapologetically sharing herself in hopes of engendering greater compassion and understanding in the hearts and minds of her readers.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
If My Soul Be Lost: LOVED EVERY LETTER! Mar 22, 2007
By J. Wells
If My Soul Be Lost encapsulated everything that I think, breath, and feel as an educated, young, feminist, black woman. Thank you for writing an inspiring self-portrait that provides a place for me as well. Few contemporary works are able to accurately and poignantly depict the realities that many young black women face as this text has. So intensely profound I read it in one sitting . I cannot say much more but that I loved every letter of it....
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
A Portrait without Air-brushing Apr 07, 2007
By J. Eirvin
Dr. Crosby's self-examination of feminism, class divides, and sexual power struggles in "If My Soul Be Lost", was an amazing and raw journey to read. I find it very inspiring for someone to bare all, while keeping the context intact. No melodrama here. For me, it was a chance to think even more critically where I fit, as a feminist, as a gay, white male, and as a professional who is looking for more. Excellent national debut, what a beautiful portrait.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
fresh, honest, and strong Mar 20, 2007
By E. Day
A well-written piece, that will/does capture a portrait of many lives. She reminds you over and over again, that she is still becoming a whole person, which is something most forget. Dr. Crosby speaks to every women/man struggling to create themselves from the inside out. This book kept my attention, with humor and a well-captured, well-executed sadness. She uncovers feminist concepts and ideas we all question, but "no one ever says so outloud." I recommend this book to anyone who has ever questioned their journey as a women, but most of all as a women.
A pleasure to read Jul 24, 2007
By Antoine Carey
I enjoyed every moment of this nostalgic ride back down memory lane. Dr. Crosby is telling it like it is, without pretense or exaggeration. Well done my sister and keep em coming.
Antoine C.
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