Jyl Lynn Felman je autorka, ktorá spája divadlo a akadémiu. Jej diela sú hlboko osobné a interaktívne, čo jej umožňuje vtiahnuť čitateľov aj publikum do svojich tém. Felman sa sústreďuje na detailnú prácu so študentmi a účastníkmi workshopov, čím podporuje rozvoj ich vlastného tvorivého hlasu. Jej prístup je známy svojou intenzitou a zameraním na zážitok.
In telling the story of her own complex and ever-shifting familial ties, Felman (performance artist, writer, and professor of women's studies) reveals the evolution of her own obsessions and longings from those of a child in her family's kosher kitchen to those of an adult sampling her woman lover's shrimp recipe. Through her family stories, she offers a tale of the universal desire for love and connection. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Exploring the intersection of education and performance, the author presents a compelling narrative where teachers become performers and classrooms transform into stages. Through a series of essays, the book tackles pressing issues such as identity politics, sexual harassment, academic censorship, and radical pedagogy. With eloquent prose, it invites readers to engage with the complexities of modern academia, making it a captivating read for anyone interested in the art of teaching and its societal implications.
In "Cravings," Jyl Lynn Felman shares her unique family stories as the youngest of three sisters in a Jewish American family. She explores her childhood obsessions, her relationship with her mother, and the impact of silence caused by illness. Felman's memoir vividly depicts her cravings for love and connection through sensory experiences.