Becoming Ebony
Patricia Jabbeh Wesley
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Becoming Ebony
Published
2003
Publisher
Southern Illinois University Press
Pages
96
ISBN-13
9780809388868
Description
Recapturing the celebratory voice of Africa in poems that are both contemporary and traditional, Liberian-born Patricia Jabbeh Wesley weaves lyrical storytelling with oral history and images of Africa and America, revealing powerful insights about the relationship between strength and tragedy―and finding reason to celebrate even in the presence of war, difficulties, and death. Rooted in myths that can be traced to the Grebo tradition, *Becoming Ebony* portrays Liberian-born Wesley’s experiences of village talk and civil war as well as her experiences of the pain of her mother’s death and the difficulties of rearing a family away from home in the United States, and explores the questions of living in the African Diaspora. Turning on the African proverb of “the wandering child” and the metaphor of the ebony tree―which is beautiful in life and death― these poems delve into issues of human suffering and survival, plainly and beautifully chronicling what happens “after the sap is gone.”
Subjects
The Dragons, the Giant, the Women
Dream country
The women at Point Sur and other poems
So far to run
Technical cooperation, aerial photographic project
Little Liberia
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Becoming Ebony?
This edition of Becoming Ebony has approximately 96 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Becoming Ebony?
For most readers, Becoming Ebony typically takes between 2h 0m and 1h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 24,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 24,000 words
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What is the word count of Becoming Ebony?
The estimated word count for Becoming Ebony is approximately 24,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Becoming Ebony?
Becoming Ebony was written by Patricia Jabbeh Wesley.
When was Becoming Ebony published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.