Loving in the War Years: Lo Que Nunca Paso por Sus Labios

Loving in the War Years combines Moragas classic memoir with The Last Generation: Poetry and Prose, creating a challenging, inspiring, and insightful touchstone for artists and activists. It explores the intersections of Chicana and lesbian identities, navigating the world as an outsider, and forging connections from otherwise inaccessible parts of the interior world.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2023
Publisher: Haymarket Books

In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of its initial publication, this revised edition of Loving in the War Years seamlessly integrates Moraga's renowned memoir with The Last Generation: Poetry and Prose, creating a thought-provoking, inspiring, and insightful cornerstone for artists, activists, and individuals dedicated to fostering care and community.

Cherríe Moraga's poignant memoir remains as timely as ever. She skillfully navigates the intersections of her Chicana and lesbian identities, effortlessly transitioning between poetry and prose, Spanish and English, personal narratives, and political theory. Moraga vividly recounts her experiences as an outsider, observing the interconnected societies around her from a distant yet observant perspective. Nevertheless, her writing serves as a bridge between her cultures, languages, family, and self, enabling her to delve inward and forge connections from previously inaccessible parts of her interior world. Through her writing, Moraga demonstrates how profound self-awareness and compassionate engagement with one's surroundings are essential in building global solidarity among people and political movements.

This revised edition of Loving in the War Years not only preserves Moraga's original words but also includes a new introduction by the renowned writer and luminary, Cherríe Moraga. In her introduction, Moraga reflects on the enduring relevance of her memoir and the significance of its combination with The Last Generation. She highlights the challenges and opportunities presented by the 40th anniversary, emphasizing the importance of continuing to explore the complexities of identity, culture, and social justice. Moraga's introduction provides a valuable perspective on the enduring power of Loving in the War Years and its potential to inspire and empower individuals and communities.

Overall, this updated edition of Loving in the War Years is a testament to the enduring legacy of Cherríe Moraga's writing and the power of storytelling to connect, inspire, and transform. It serves as a valuable resource for artists, activists, and anyone seeking to understand the complexities of identity, culture, and social justice. By combining Moraga's classic memoir with The Last Generation, this edition offers a challenging, inspiring, and insightful touchstone for a new generation of readers and advocates.

Dimension: 215 x 139 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781642599527
Edition number: 2 ed