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PORTRAIT OF A FEMINIST
PORTRAIT OF A FEMINIST
A MEMOIR IN ESSAYS
Through braided memories that flash against the present day, Portrait of a Feminist depicts the evolution of Marianna Marlowe’s identity as a biracial and multicultural woman—from her childhood in California, Peru, and Ecuador to her adulthood as an academic, a wife, and a mother.
“Marlowe provides a moving, intimate look at her own relationship to both the word and the ideal with grace and vigor, using small moments to illuminate big ideas and the personal to unveil the universal.”
“Many women, especially women of color, can appreciate this book. A real and raw read, this memoir can resonate with women everywhere, whether they identify as a feminist or not.”
“Marlowe excels at excavating vulnerable anecdotes from her past and connecting them to larger social issues, writing with candor and tact about sensitive subjects. . . . An inspiring memoir.”
“A tale of self-discovery, courage, and liberation, Marianna Marlowe’s spirited assertion of feminism is both timely and inspiring.”
“Marlowe creates striking scenes that mesmerize the reader, who is caught up in mounting tensions that make the book difficult to put down.”
“A stunning memoir… that offers a deeply personal exploration of identity while grappling with questions that resonate universally.”
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About Marianna
Marianna Marlowe is a Latina writer who writes creative nonfiction that explores issues of gender identity, feminism, cultural hybridity, intersectionality, and more. Her short memoir has been published in Narrative, Hippocampus, The Woven Tale Press, Eclectica, Sukoon, and The Acentos Review among others. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
