Black White and Jewish

Autobiography of a Shifting Self

Praise for Black White and Jewish:

"Walker skillfully depicts her tangled upbringing, full of disappointment and privilege." —Time

"Walker masterfully illuminates differences between black and white America... A heartbreaking tale of self-creation." —People

"A cautionary tale about the power of race in shaping identity... A highly readable debut." —Entertainment Weekly

"A well-written refusal to ignore old wounds." —The Boston Globe

"Her outsider status equips her with a sharp eye for analysis and narrative detail. And her restrained prose is refreshing in this age of gushing confession." —The Washington Post Book World