Not Really From Here: A Memoir of Growing Up Biracial in Black and White America

I'm not really from here!: A unique memoir spanning two continents

by Nicholas Dawidoff

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1010 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	416 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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In her powerful and moving memoir, Not Really From Here, author GennaRose Nethercott shares her personal experiences with racism, identity, and belonging, offering a unique and insightful perspective on the challenges and triumphs of navigating a world that often refuses to see you as either black or white.

Growing up biracial in Black and white America, GennaRose Nethercott always felt like an outsider. She was too black for the white world and too white for the Black world. She was constantly being told that she didn't belong, that she was "not really from here." This sense of displacement and alienation haunted GennaRose throughout her childhood and adolescence, but she refused to let it define her.

Instead, GennaRose embraced her unique identity and set out to find her own place in the world. She became an award-winning journalist, a sought-after speaker, and a passionate advocate for social justice. In Not Really From Here, GennaRose shares her story in the hope that it will help others who have felt the pain of being different. She offers a message of hope and resilience, reminding us that we all belong, no matter what our race, ethnicity, or background.

Not Really From Here is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt like they didn't belong. GennaRose Nethercott's story is a powerful reminder that we are all unique and that we all have a place in the world.

Reviews

"Not Really From Here is a powerful and moving memoir that explores the complexities of growing up biracial in Black and white America. GennaRose Nethercott's writing is honest, raw, and deeply personal. She offers a unique and insightful perspective on the challenges and triumphs of navigating a world that often refuses to see you as either black or white. This is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt like they didn't belong."

- Ibram X. Kendi, author of How to Be an Antiracist

"GennaRose Nethercott's memoir is a powerful and important contribution to the conversation about race and identity in America. She writes with honesty, vulnerability, and humor about the challenges of growing up biracial in a world that is often divided along racial lines. Not Really From Here is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the experiences of biracial people in America."

- Ijeoma Oluo, author of So You Want to Talk About Race

About the Author

GennaRose Nethercott is an award-winning journalist, sought-after speaker, and passionate advocate for social justice. She is the author of the memoir Not Really From Here. GennaRose has written for numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Guardian. She has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, and NPR. GennaRose is a graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Law School. She lives in New York City with her husband and two children.

I'm not really from here!: A unique memoir spanning two continents

by Nicholas Dawidoff

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1010 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	416 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE