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The Source of Self-Regard: Selected Essays, Speeches, and Meditations

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The Source of Self-Regard: Selected Essays, Speeches, and Meditations
AuthorToni Morrison
LanguageEnglish
PublisherAlfred A. Knopf
Publication date
February 12, 2019
Publication placeUnited States
Pages354
ISBN9780525521037

The Source of Self-Regard: Selected Essays, Speeches, and Meditations, published in 2019, is a non-fiction book by Toni Morrison, in which are collected 43 pieces of writing, structured into three sections: "The Foreigner’s Home", "Black Matter(s)" and “God's Language".[1]

Reception

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According to Book Marks, the book received "positive" reviews based on fifteen critic reviews, with five being "rave" and ten being "positive".[2] On Bookmarks May/June 2019 issue, a magazine that aggregates critic reviews of books, the book received a (4.5 out of 5) from based on critic reviews with a critical summary saying, “In other words, it’s a large, rich, heterogenous book, and hallelujah” (Guardian), a worthy tome to Morrison's life work".[3]

References

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  1. ^ McBride, James (February 26, 2019). "Toni Morrison: First Lady of Letters". The New York Times. Retrieved April 17, 2009.
  2. ^ "The Source of Self-Regard: Selected Essays, Speeches, and Meditations". Book Marks. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  3. ^ "The Source of Self-Regard" (PDF). Bookmarks. p. 26. Retrieved January 14, 2023.