Book description
Go Girl: The Black Woman's Book of Travel and Adventure, edited by Elaine Lee, is the first travel book by and for African American women. Its an anthology of 52 riveting traveler's tales by writers such as Maya Angelou, Gwendolyn Brooks, Audre Lorde, Jill Nelson, Alice Walker and Pearl Cleage.
Why read it?
1 author picked Go Girl! as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book is a celebration of adventure, resilience, and the power of seeing the world through your own eyes.
I loved how each story brought a different perspective, from exhilarating journeys to deeply personal reflections on what it means to travel as a Black woman. It is inspiring, affirming, and a reminder that the world is ours to explore.
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