Roxane Gayová Knihy

„Jedla jsem v naději, že když budu obrovská, moje tělo bude v bezpečí. Pohřbila jsem dívku, kterou jsem byla, protože té se děly nehezké věci. Ale ona tu je i nadále. Pokouším se propsat zpátky k ní a říct jí to, co potřebovala slyšet.“ Autorka s odzbrojující upřímností popisuje zkušenost s vlastním tělem, vztah k jídlu a morbidní obezitě. Klade si otázku, co to znamená naučit se starat sama o sebe, a jak uspokojit hlad fyzický, ale i psychický.

These indelible images are among the hundreds housed in the New York Public Library's archive of photographs of LGBT history from photojournalists Kay Tobin Lahusen and Diana Davies.

"In this valuable and timely anthology, cultural critic and bestselling author Roxane Gay has collected original and previously published pieces that address what it means to live in a world where women have to measure the harassment, violence, and aggression they face, and where they are 'routinely second-guessed, blown off, discredited, denigrated, besmirched, belittled, patronized, mocked, shamed, gaslit, insulted, and bullied' for speaking out. Highlighting the stories of well-known actors, writers, and experts, as well as new voices being published for the first time, Not That Bad covers a wide range of topics and experiences, from an exploration of the rape epidemic embedded in the refugee crisis to first-person accounts of child molestation and street harassment. Often deeply personal and always unflinchingly honest, this provocative collection both reflects the world we live in and offers a call to arms insisting that 'not that bad' must no longer be good enough."--Dust jacket flap

“Perhaps it is better to wake up after all, even to suffer, rather than to remain a dupe to illusions all one’s life.” Kate Chopin was enjoying wide popularity as a writer, mainly of short stories, when her second novel, The Awakening, was published to widespread criticism of its immorality. A wake-up call to women all over the country, this landmark novel of early American feminism tells of a Louisiana wife who discovers the strength of her own sexuality and tries to wrench it from the hands of a patriarchal society. And just as Edna Pontellier is ostracized for trying to master her own sexual fate, so did Chopin’s reputation suffer after she wrote this book. Today The Awakening is considered a masterpiece and, along with Chopin’s short stories, has set a standard for younger generations of women who have learned to value their independence and authenticity. Edited and with an Introduction by Barbara H. Solomon and with a New Afterword by Roxane Gay.

The powerful debut collection exploring the Haitian diaspora experience from New York Times-bestselling powerhouse Roxane Gay, now widely available for the first time in Grove Press paperback.

'I ate and ate and ate in the hopes that if I made myself big, my body would be safe. I buried the girl I was because she ran into all kinds of trouble. I tried to erase every memory of her, but she is still there, somewhere. . . . I was trapped in my body, one that I barely recognized or understood, but at least I was safe.' New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay has written with intimacy and sensitivity about food and bodies, using her own emotional and psychological struggles as a means of exploring our shared anxieties over pleasure, consumption, appearance, and health. As a woman who describes her own body as "wildly undisciplined," Roxane understands the tension between desire and denial, between self-comfort and self-care. In Hunger, she casts an insightful and critical eye on her childhood, teens, and twenties-including the devastating act of violence that acted as a turning point in her young life-and brings readers into the present and the realities, pains, and joys of her daily life. With the bracing candor, vulnerability, and authority that have made her one of the most admired voices of her generation, Roxane explores what it means to be overweight in a time when the bigger you are, the less you are seen. Hunger is a deeply personal memoir from one of our finest writers, and tells a story that hasn't yet been told but needs to be.

Roxane Gay's "Bad Feminist" is a bestselling essay collection exploring politics, feminism, and culture. In this 10th anniversary edition, Gay shares her journey as a woman of color, offering sharp, humorous insights on contemporary issues and the cultural landscape. It's a compelling reflection on identity and societal growth.

Mireille Duval Jameson is a rich and self-assured Haitian woman who is kidnapped by a gang of heavily armed men. Held captive by a man who calls himself the Commander, Mireille must endure his torment until her unwilling father pays up

BASS 2016: This terrific and surprising collection of tales by a diverse group of writers lives up to Diaz's rah-rah (his term) rallying cry for the form... Count on them to transport you. -USA Today This year's collection brings together fine stories by famous fiction writers like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Karen Russell... [while] a great deal of the magic is generated by the appearance of less familiar names... Each of these outstanding stories is, as Diaz observes, a chance to listen 'to some other lone voice struggling to be heard against the great silence.' - The National Book Review BASS 2015: New York Times Bestsellers List Oct. 25 #13 Confrontational and at times confounding, these are stories to get lost in, then gratefully chart a path homeward. - Kirkus

Exploring the complexities of modern American life, the stories feature women navigating privilege and poverty, love and trauma. Among the characters are sisters bonded by a shared abduction, a woman caught in her husband's twin deception, and a stripper balancing education with unwanted attention. A black engineer grapples with workplace prejudice while trying to escape her past. From a girls' fight club to a competitive Florida neighborhood, these narratives provide a wry and poignant examination of personal and societal struggles.