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Belonging: A Culture of Place

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Belonging: A Culture of Place

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008

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bell hooks

Belonging: A Culture of Place

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Kentucky • 2000s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Belonging: A Culture of Place, bell hooks explores themes of identity, community, and culture. Using personal narratives and critical essays, hooks reflects on the significance of home and a sense of belonging, examining how these concepts shape individuals and communities. She discusses racial, social, and environmental issues, emphasizing the transformative power of connection.

Contemplative

Inspirational

Nostalgic

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.5

1,593 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Belonging: A Culture of Place by bell hooks offers an evocative exploration of identity and connection to place. Readers praise its insightful narrative and profound reflections on race and community, though some find its structure fragmented. Hooks' personal anecdotes enrich the text, fostering a deeper understanding of belonging and cultural roots.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Belonging: A Culture of Place?

A reader interested in Belonging: A Culture of Place by bell hooks likely values explorations of identity, community, and the intersections of race, gender, and rural life. Fans of The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois or The Color of Water by James McBride would appreciate this introspective narrative.

4.5

1,593 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Kentucky • 2000s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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