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Accidental Rebel: My Story of Interracial Love and Loss

by Annie Waxman
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781957232263
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Peacock Proud Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Peacock Proud Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 146
  • Original Price: USD 28.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 354 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Sociology / Marriage & Family, Conflict Resolution, and Prejudice

Accidental Rebel: My Story of Interracial Love and Loss is a poignant and courageous memoir that chronicles Annie Waxman's journey of love, self-discovery, and resilience against the backdrop of 1960s Kentucky, a time of racial tension and rigid social norms.

As a popular cheerleader who wants to do the right thing, Annie "accidentally" rebels against her parents' racist views and the social taboos of the Jim Crow South by falling in love with James, a talented Black basketball player. Their love story, marked by intense challenges--family betrayal, the stress of hiding their relationship, and the realities of a racist, sexist society--culminates in marriage, heartbreak, and eventual divorce due to infidelity and codependence.

Through years of therapy, Annie heals from the trauma of her experiences and reflects on the courage it took for her and James to defy the odds and love boldly in a world that sought to divide them. Annie's story shines a light on the profound struggles interracial couples faced during segregation. It also shows how brave couples like Annie and James paved the way for greater acceptance of interracial relationships in twenty-first century America.

Waxman, Annie: -

Born and raised in Kentucky during the 1950s and 60s, Annie Waxman, a pen name, witnessed firsthand the impacts of systemic racism and cultural resistance to change. Her memoir, Accidental Rebel: My Story of Interracial Love and Loss, offers a deeply personal perspective on love, racial identity, and life in the segregated South. Now living in California, Annie reflects on her journey with insight and wisdom. She writes to help readers understand the past, foster growth, and live free of prejudice and abuse.

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