When You Stand Up to the Sun: A Powerful Memoir of an Activist and a Woman of Faith
By Jamila Lyiscott
From the New York Times bestselling author of Black Girl, Call Home comes a powerful memoir about faith, activism, and the journey to self-discovery.
Jamila Lyiscott has always been a woman of faith. But it wasn't until she began her journey as an activist that she truly discovered the power of her beliefs.
5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 3320 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 276 pages |
Lending | : | Enabled |
In this moving and thought-provoking memoir, Lyiscott shares her experiences as a black woman and an activist, and how her faith has guided her through some of the most challenging moments of her life.
Lyiscott writes about her experiences growing up in a poor neighborhood in Baltimore, being sexually assaulted, and becoming a single mother. She also shares her experiences as an activist, working to end racism and poverty.
Throughout her journey, Lyiscott's faith has been a constant source of strength and comfort. She writes about how her faith has helped her to forgive her attackers, to find healing after trauma, and to continue fighting for justice.
When You Stand Up to the Sun is a powerful and inspiring memoir that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with adversity. Lyiscott's story is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, faith can be a source of light and hope.
Praise for When You Stand Up to the Sun
"A powerful and inspiring memoir that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with adversity." —Iyanla Vanzant, New York Times bestselling author
"Lyiscott's story is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the power of faith and the importance of fighting for justice." —Thelma Golden, Director and Chief Curator, The Studio Museum in Harlem
"A beautiful and moving memoir that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." —Glennon Doyle, New York Times bestselling author
About the Author
Jamila Lyiscott is a writer, activist, and public speaker. She is the founder and executive director of Innovations for Justice, a nonprofit organization that works to end mass incarceration. Lyiscott is a regular contributor to The New York Times and has been featured in The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, and The Colbert Report.
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5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 3320 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 276 pages |
Lending | : | Enabled |
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5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 3320 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 276 pages |
Lending | : | Enabled |