Thick and Other Essays (2019)
252 pages 4.5/5 Goodreads
Thick: And Other Essays is a collection of essays by the American sociologist Tressie McMillan Cottom. The book explores a range of topics, including black womanhood, body image, and McMillan Cottom's experience as a Southern black woman academic. Published in 2019 by The New Press, Thick was a finalist for that year's National Book Award.
Author: Tressie McMillan Cottom
ISBN: 9781978689152
Content Warnings
Identity & Discrimination
Racial slurs / racism (depicted) (referenced)
Mental Health & Emotional
Miscarriage / pregnancy loss / stillbirth
Violence & Physical Harm
Sexual assault / rape (referenced)
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