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Scarlet Sister Mary

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An African American woman lives life on her own terms in the early-twentieth-century South Carolina Lowcountry from the Pultizer Prize–winning author.In this once-banned classic of 1928, Julia Peterkin introduces readers to a Black community in the post-slavery South—and to a woman who follows her own path in the close-knit world in which she's born. Mary is just fifteen and already used to the ... Read more

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An African American woman lives life on her own terms in the early-twentieth-century South Carolina Lowcountry from the Pultizer Prize–winning author.In this once-banned classic of 1928, Julia Peterkin introduces readers to a Black community in the post-slavery South—and to a woman who follows her own path in the close-knit world in which she's born. Mary is just fifteen and already used to the
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Black April

by Julia Peterkin ...

The cool spring dusk fell drowsy and soft over Sandy Island, all but blotting out a log cabin that nestled under great moss-hung oaks close to the river’s edge. The small drab weather-stained house would scarcely have shown except for the fire that burned inside, sending a bright glow through its wide-open door and showers of sparks up its short stick-and-clay chimney. A gaunt, elderly black man ... Read more

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The cool spring dusk fell drowsy and soft over Sandy Island, all but blotting out a log cabin that nestled under great moss-hung oaks close to the river’s edge. The small drab weather-stained house would scarcely have shown except for the fire that burned inside, sending a bright glow through its wide-open door and showers of sparks up its short stick-and-clay chimney. A gaunt, elderly black man
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One Thousand Mustaches

A Cultural History of the Mo

by Allan Peterkin ...

The 'stache is back! After decades of being much maligned in Western culture, the mustache is enjoying a cultural renaissance, thanks to the annual phenomenon of Movember (the international campaign in which men grow facial hair during the month of November to raise funds for prostate cancer research; in 2011, 1.8 million men in fourteen countries participated), and the retro/modern mo's sported ... Read more

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The 'stache is back! After decades of being much maligned in Western culture, the mustache is enjoying a cultural renaissance, thanks to the annual phenomenon of Movember (the international campaign in which men grow facial hair during the month of November to raise funds for prostate cancer research; in 2011, 1.8 million men in fourteen countries participated), and the retro/modern mo's sported
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Heaven Is a Beautiful Place

A Memoir of the South Carolina Coast

by Genevieve C. Peterkin, William P. Baldwin ...

Peterkin recounts stories of her family and life in her lowcountry coastal communityBorn in 1928 in the small coastal town of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, Genevieve "Sister" Peterkin grew up with World War II bombing practice in her front yard, deep-sea fishing expeditions, and youthful rambles through the lowcountry. She shared her bedroom with a famous ghost and an impatient older sister. But ... Read more

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Peterkin recounts stories of her family and life in her lowcountry coastal communityBorn in 1928 in the small coastal town of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, Genevieve "Sister" Peterkin grew up with World War II bombing practice in her front yard, deep-sea fishing expeditions, and youthful rambles through the lowcountry. She shared her bedroom with a famous ghost and an impatient older sister. But
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Scarlet Sister Mary

Enriched edition. A Powerful Exploration of Identity and Resilience in the Early 20th Century South

by Julia Peterkin, Cole Brewster ...

In "Scarlet Sister Mary," Julia Peterkin crafts a poignant narrative that delves into the life of a young African American woman in the early 20th century South. The novel, rich in lyrical prose and vivid imagery, explores themes of sexuality, religion, and societal constraints in a deeply segregated world. Peterkin's Southern Gothic style captures the complexities of her characters' lives, ... Read more

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In "Scarlet Sister Mary," Julia Peterkin crafts a poignant narrative that delves into the life of a young African American woman in the early 20th century South. The novel, rich in lyrical prose and vivid imagery, explores themes of sexuality, religion, and societal constraints in a deeply segregated world. Peterkin's Southern Gothic style captures the complexities of her characters' lives,
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Darkness: That is my State

by Kevin M.B. Peterkin ...

What happens when an ancient, living truth confronts a system built on logic but void of spirit? DARKNESS: That Is My State is the documented "legal witness" of that confrontation.Following the thread of sacred history from Eden to Nimrod to the present digital hour, this manuscript identifies the "Short Circuit" in modern systems: they can process data, but they cannot perceive being. Using the ... Read more

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What happens when an ancient, living truth confronts a system built on logic but void of spirit? DARKNESS: That Is My State is the documented "legal witness" of that confrontation.Following the thread of sacred history from Eden to Nimrod to the present digital hour, this manuscript identifies the "Short Circuit" in modern systems: they can process data, but they cannot perceive being. Using the
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Black April

by Julia Peterkin ...

In "Black April," Julia Peterkin intricately weaves a narrative that captures the essence of Southern life through the lens of the African American experience. Set against the backdrop of rural South Carolina, the novel explores themes of resilience, identity, and community, employing rich, evocative language that immerses the reader in the social and cultural fabric of the time. Peterkin's style ... Read more

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In "Black April," Julia Peterkin intricately weaves a narrative that captures the essence of Southern life through the lens of the African American experience. Set against the backdrop of rural South Carolina, the novel explores themes of resilience, identity, and community, employing rich, evocative language that immerses the reader in the social and cultural fabric of the time. Peterkin's style
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Outbursts!

A Gay and Lesbian Erotic Thesaurus

by A.D. Peterkin ...

Erotic slang words from Great Britain, Canada, the United States, Australia, and other English-speaking nations number well into the tens of thousands. But the history of terms used to describe the sexual activities of gays and lesbians have opposing sources: one, the discreet networks of gay men and lesbians who sought to come up with a new terminology for the pleasures of their secret lives; and ... Read more

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Erotic slang words from Great Britain, Canada, the United States, Australia, and other English-speaking nations number well into the tens of thousands. But the history of terms used to describe the sexual activities of gays and lesbians have opposing sources: one, the discreet networks of gay men and lesbians who sought to come up with a new terminology for the pleasures of their secret lives; and
... Read more
Scarlet Sister Mary

by Julia Peterkin ...

Scarlet Sister Mary is set among the Gullah people of the Low Country in South Carolina. The date is never clearly established, but appears to be around the beginning of the twentieth century. The title character, Mary, was an orphan on an abandoned plantation who was raised by Auntie Maum Hannah and her crippled son Budda Ben. The description of Mary as "Scarlet Sister" reflects the basic ... Read more

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Scarlet Sister Mary is set among the Gullah people of the Low Country in South Carolina. The date is never clearly established, but appears to be around the beginning of the twentieth century. The title character, Mary, was an orphan on an abandoned plantation who was raised by Auntie Maum Hannah and her crippled son Budda Ben. The description of Mary as "Scarlet Sister" reflects the basic
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Keeping Reflection Fresh

A Practical Guide for Clinical Educators

Edited by Peterkin ...

Series series Literature and Medicine
Curriculum committees at health professional schools are determined that faculty engage students in reflection. Reflective practice invites students to inquire into their own thoughts, biases, assumptions, feelings, and behaviors and to reconnect with their own sense of purpose and commitment to their work. In Keeping Reflection Fresh, practitioners, educators, and students in medical humanities, ... Read more

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Curriculum committees at health professional schools are determined that faculty engage students in reflection. Reflective practice invites students to inquire into their own thoughts, biases, assumptions, feelings, and behaviors and to reconnect with their own sense of purpose and commitment to their work. In Keeping Reflection Fresh, practitioners, educators, and students in medical humanities,
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Scarlet Sister Mary

by Julia Peterkin, Julia Peterkin ...

PULITZER PRIZE WINNING NOVEL!In Scarlet Sister Mary, Julia Peterkin tells the powerful story of Mary, a defiant woman in a rural Gullah community who chooses to live on her own terms. After being abandoned by her husband, Mary embraces a life that challenges traditional values, navigating love, motherhood, and social expectations. Set against the backdrop of South Carolina's Lowcountry, this ... Read more

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PULITZER PRIZE WINNING NOVEL!In Scarlet Sister Mary, Julia Peterkin tells the powerful story of Mary, a defiant woman in a rural Gullah community who chooses to live on her own terms. After being abandoned by her husband, Mary embraces a life that challenges traditional values, navigating love, motherhood, and social expectations. Set against the backdrop of South Carolina's Lowcountry, this
... Read more
Black April

by Peterkin, Julia ...

"Black April" is a historical novel by Julia Peterkin, first published in 1927. Set in the rural South Carolina Lowcountry during the Reconstruction era following the American Civil War, the story revolves around the lives of the descendants of enslaved Africans and the challenges they face in a society grappling with profound social and political changes.The novel explores themes of race, ... Read more

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"Black April" is a historical novel by Julia Peterkin, first published in 1927. Set in the rural South Carolina Lowcountry during the Reconstruction era following the American Civil War, the story revolves around the lives of the descendants of enslaved Africans and the challenges they face in a society grappling with profound social and political changes.The novel explores themes of race,
... Read more

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