An interview with Taylor Thompson
Taylor Thompson was interviewed by Marissa Wells, contributing writer for the Los Angeles Wave, the largest Black newspaper in the West.
Review by Broadway World News Desk 09/11/2019
"Following in the footsteps of notable writers like Toni Morrison's 'The Bluest Eye' and work by Alice Walker, debut author Taylor Thompson's new novel continues to explore the devastating effects of internalized racism and sexual violence on modern African-American women.
In Taylor Thompson's debut novel, 'Crowning Glory River's Journey' readers are introduced to River Thomas, a young black girl struggling with self-acceptance, in particular, her insecure relationship with her hair.
...With dramatic urgency, a powerful sense of self-worth, and a beautifully rendered cast of characters revealing a deep understanding of human nature in all its flawed glory, Crowning Glory is an unforgettable novel about overcoming internalized self-contempt, effects of racism and abuse, and adversity."
From the author: "My goal in writing this novel is for one to consider how much of a woman's sense of self is influenced by her perceived desirability, sexual or otherwise..."
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Debut-Novel-Crowning-Glory-Rivers-Journey-20190911
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