Description
“The Original Party Girl and other (very) personal essays” introduces a new side of the author, Adrienne Terrell Washington. Most know her as an award-winning journalist. She spent decades covering Washington, D.C., focusing on politics and African American issues. However, this collection showcases highly personal, memoir-style pieces.
Personal and Political Themes
The essays share Washington’s experiences growing up and working as an African American woman in the D.C. area. Therefore, the personal stories always connect to larger political or social contexts. Her writing proves the old adage: the personal remains political.
The book covers various topics:
- Life and Love
- Working in the Nation’s Capital
- Gardening
Ultimately, the collection offers thought-provoking insight into a journalist’s private world, balancing memoir with social commentary.
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