Author: John M. Chernoff
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022607479X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
While living in West Africa in the 1970s, John Chernoff recorded the stories of "Hawa," a spirited and brilliant but uneducated woman whose insistence on being respected and treated fairly propelled her, ironically, into a life of marginality and luck as an "ashawo," or bar girl. Rejecting traditional marriage options and cut off from family support, she is like many women in Africa who come to depend on the help they receive from one another, from boyfriends, and from the men they meet in bars and nightclubs. Refusing to see herself as a victim, Hawa embraces the freedom her lifestyle permits and seeks the broadest experience available to her. In Exchange Is Not Robbery and its predecessor, Hustling Is Not Stealing, a chronicle of exploitation is transformed by verbal art into an ebullient comedy. In Hustling Is Not Stealing, Hawa is a playful warrior struggling against circumstances in Ghana and Togo. In Exchange Is Not Robbery, Hawa returns to her native Burkina Faso, where she achieves greater control over her life but faces new difficulties. As a woman making sacrifices to live independently, Hawa sees her own situation become more complex as she confronts an atmosphere in Burkina Faso that is in some ways more challenging than the one she left behind, and the moral ambiguities of her life begin to intensify. Combining elements of folklore and memoir, Hawa's stories portray the diverse social landscape of West Africa. Individually the anecdotes can be funny, shocking, or poignant; assembled together they offer a sweeping critical and satirical vision.
Exchange Is Not Robbery
Author: John M. Chernoff
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022607479X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
While living in West Africa in the 1970s, John Chernoff recorded the stories of "Hawa," a spirited and brilliant but uneducated woman whose insistence on being respected and treated fairly propelled her, ironically, into a life of marginality and luck as an "ashawo," or bar girl. Rejecting traditional marriage options and cut off from family support, she is like many women in Africa who come to depend on the help they receive from one another, from boyfriends, and from the men they meet in bars and nightclubs. Refusing to see herself as a victim, Hawa embraces the freedom her lifestyle permits and seeks the broadest experience available to her. In Exchange Is Not Robbery and its predecessor, Hustling Is Not Stealing, a chronicle of exploitation is transformed by verbal art into an ebullient comedy. In Hustling Is Not Stealing, Hawa is a playful warrior struggling against circumstances in Ghana and Togo. In Exchange Is Not Robbery, Hawa returns to her native Burkina Faso, where she achieves greater control over her life but faces new difficulties. As a woman making sacrifices to live independently, Hawa sees her own situation become more complex as she confronts an atmosphere in Burkina Faso that is in some ways more challenging than the one she left behind, and the moral ambiguities of her life begin to intensify. Combining elements of folklore and memoir, Hawa's stories portray the diverse social landscape of West Africa. Individually the anecdotes can be funny, shocking, or poignant; assembled together they offer a sweeping critical and satirical vision.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022607479X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
While living in West Africa in the 1970s, John Chernoff recorded the stories of "Hawa," a spirited and brilliant but uneducated woman whose insistence on being respected and treated fairly propelled her, ironically, into a life of marginality and luck as an "ashawo," or bar girl. Rejecting traditional marriage options and cut off from family support, she is like many women in Africa who come to depend on the help they receive from one another, from boyfriends, and from the men they meet in bars and nightclubs. Refusing to see herself as a victim, Hawa embraces the freedom her lifestyle permits and seeks the broadest experience available to her. In Exchange Is Not Robbery and its predecessor, Hustling Is Not Stealing, a chronicle of exploitation is transformed by verbal art into an ebullient comedy. In Hustling Is Not Stealing, Hawa is a playful warrior struggling against circumstances in Ghana and Togo. In Exchange Is Not Robbery, Hawa returns to her native Burkina Faso, where she achieves greater control over her life but faces new difficulties. As a woman making sacrifices to live independently, Hawa sees her own situation become more complex as she confronts an atmosphere in Burkina Faso that is in some ways more challenging than the one she left behind, and the moral ambiguities of her life begin to intensify. Combining elements of folklore and memoir, Hawa's stories portray the diverse social landscape of West Africa. Individually the anecdotes can be funny, shocking, or poignant; assembled together they offer a sweeping critical and satirical vision.
Exchange no robbery, a comedy
Exchange No Robbery and Other Novelettes
Author: Matilda Betham-Edwards
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Exchange no robbery. A Japanese bride. Fernande
Author: Matilda Betham-Edwards
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Exchange Is Not Robbery
Author: John M. Chernoff
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 9780226103549
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
While living in West Africa in the 1970s, John Chernoff recorded the stories of "Hawa," a spirited and brilliant but uneducated woman whose insistence on being respected and treated fairly propelled her, ironically, into a life of marginality and luck as an "ashawo," or bar girl. Rejecting traditional marriage options and cut off from family support, she is like many women in Africa who come to depend on the help they receive from one another, from boyfriends, and from the men they meet in bars and nightclubs. Refusing to see herself as a victim, Hawa embraces the freedom her lifestyle permits and seeks the broadest experience available to her. In Exchange Is Not Robbery and its predecessor, Hustling Is Not Stealing, a chronicle of exploitation is transformed by verbal art into an ebullient comedy. In Hustling Is Not Stealing, Hawa is a playful warrior struggling against circumstances in Ghana and Togo. In Exchange Is Not Robbery, Hawa returns to her native Burkina Faso, where she achieves greater control over her life but faces new difficulties. As a woman making sacrifices to live independently, Hawa sees her own situation become more complex as she confronts an atmosphere in Burkina Faso that is in some ways more challenging than the one she left behind, and the moral ambiguities of her life begin to intensify. Combining elements of folklore and memoir, Hawa's stories portray the diverse social landscape of West Africa. Individually the anecdotes can be funny, shocking, or poignant; assembled together they offer a sweeping critical and satirical vision.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 9780226103549
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
While living in West Africa in the 1970s, John Chernoff recorded the stories of "Hawa," a spirited and brilliant but uneducated woman whose insistence on being respected and treated fairly propelled her, ironically, into a life of marginality and luck as an "ashawo," or bar girl. Rejecting traditional marriage options and cut off from family support, she is like many women in Africa who come to depend on the help they receive from one another, from boyfriends, and from the men they meet in bars and nightclubs. Refusing to see herself as a victim, Hawa embraces the freedom her lifestyle permits and seeks the broadest experience available to her. In Exchange Is Not Robbery and its predecessor, Hustling Is Not Stealing, a chronicle of exploitation is transformed by verbal art into an ebullient comedy. In Hustling Is Not Stealing, Hawa is a playful warrior struggling against circumstances in Ghana and Togo. In Exchange Is Not Robbery, Hawa returns to her native Burkina Faso, where she achieves greater control over her life but faces new difficulties. As a woman making sacrifices to live independently, Hawa sees her own situation become more complex as she confronts an atmosphere in Burkina Faso that is in some ways more challenging than the one she left behind, and the moral ambiguities of her life begin to intensify. Combining elements of folklore and memoir, Hawa's stories portray the diverse social landscape of West Africa. Individually the anecdotes can be funny, shocking, or poignant; assembled together they offer a sweeping critical and satirical vision.
Exchange Is Not Robbery
Author: John M. Chernoff
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226103552
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
A sequel to 'Hustling is not Stealing' this book relates more of the funny, shocking or poignant anecdotes told to the author by Hawa, a West African bar girl whose insistence upon independence had propelled her to the margin of society during the 1970s.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226103552
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
A sequel to 'Hustling is not Stealing' this book relates more of the funny, shocking or poignant anecdotes told to the author by Hawa, a West African bar girl whose insistence upon independence had propelled her to the margin of society during the 1970s.
The Economist
Author: G. P. Osborne
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Political science
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Political science
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Pony Tales
Author: Chuck Sokolowski
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 152454809X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
This book is a warm and fascinating collection of short stories emanating from the nineteen fifties through contemporary times, capturing the incredible world of Thoroughbred horse racing and American history. The American spirit can be uniquely portrayed through history simply as a Thoroughbred horse race. Being prepared and ever so vigilant for the start as the race begins and each horse conquers their obstacles and hits the finish line in victory, win place, and show is just how America and racing somehow simultaneously prevail. You will travel with Chuck and Jim and others along the way from decade to decade, rubbing elbows with many famous and alluring characters. As you read, you will feel the agony and also the exuberance that both Chuck and Jim experienced along the way through a number of slim calls and exhilarating situations that occur. So hop in the saddle, grab the reins, and enjoy.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 152454809X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
This book is a warm and fascinating collection of short stories emanating from the nineteen fifties through contemporary times, capturing the incredible world of Thoroughbred horse racing and American history. The American spirit can be uniquely portrayed through history simply as a Thoroughbred horse race. Being prepared and ever so vigilant for the start as the race begins and each horse conquers their obstacles and hits the finish line in victory, win place, and show is just how America and racing somehow simultaneously prevail. You will travel with Chuck and Jim and others along the way from decade to decade, rubbing elbows with many famous and alluring characters. As you read, you will feel the agony and also the exuberance that both Chuck and Jim experienced along the way through a number of slim calls and exhilarating situations that occur. So hop in the saddle, grab the reins, and enjoy.
Successful Men of To-day and What They Say of Success. Based on Facts and Opinions Gathered by Letters and Personal Interviews from Five Hundred Prominent Men, and on Many More Published Sketches
Author: Wilbur Fisk Crafts
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3385342759
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3385342759
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.
Six Short Folktales
Author: Clement B. G. London
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1436326257
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1436326257
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description