Searching For Zion
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2013
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Global • 2000s
2013
Adult
18+ years
Searching For Zion by Emily Raboteau is a non-fiction memoir detailing the author's journey across Israel, Jamaica, Ghana, and Ethiopia in search of a sense of belonging and identity as a mixed-race individual. Her exploration delves into themes of American racism, the African diaspora, and her complex relationship with her family. The book addresses sensitive themes, including racism and child labor.
Contemplative
Adventurous
Emotional
Inspirational
Informative
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Emily Raboteau's Searching For Zion explores themes of identity and belonging as she traces the journeys of African diasporic communities. Critics praise its insightful, heartfelt narrative and the author's rich prose. However, some note inconsistencies in pacing and depth. Overall, it's acclaimed for its cultural reflections and Raboteau's captivating storytelling.
Readers who appreciate introspective travelogues and explorations of identity, faith, and belonging will enjoy Searching For Zion by Emily Raboteau. Similar in theme to works like Negroland by Margo Jefferson and The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson, it caters to those intrigued by historical and personal quests for a promised land.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Global • 2000s
2013
Adult
18+ years
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