"Wilentz . . . makes convincing arguments for the connections between African and Afro-American women's culture." --Nellie McKay
"Wilentz's jargon-free, intelligent discussion . . . will appeal to students in African, African American, and women's literature courses, as well as general readers interested in the emerging field." --Choice
"Through these works, Wilentz demonstrates the powerful transformation possible through understanding--and...