About the book
The incredible memoir of Elaine Brown - the first woman leader of the Black Panthers
'Here I was, a woman, proclaiming supreme power over the most militant organization in America'
In 1974 Elaine Brown became the first woman leader of the Black Panther Party. This is her unforgettable memoir, charting her rise from an impoverished neighbourhood in Philadelphia, through her political awakening during a bohemian adolescence, and on to her time as a foot soldier for the Panthers and ascent into its male-dominated upper ranks. It is a seminal exploration of power, racism and one woman's revolutionary struggle.
'Heart-wrenching, wild and moving ... a glowing achievement' Los Angeles Times
'What Elaine Brown writes is so astonishing, at times it is even difficult to believe she survived it. And yet she did, bringing us that amazing light of the black woman's magical resilience' Alice Walker
Editions of Taste of Power
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241537343
- EBook
- ISBN 9780141998442
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The incredible memoir of Elaine Brown - the first woman leader of the Black Panthers
'Here I was, a woman, proclaiming supreme power over the most militant organization in America'
In 1974 Elaine Brown became the first woman leader of the Black Panther Party. This is her unforgettable memoir, charting her rise from an impoverished neighbourhood in Philadelphia, through her political awakening during a bohemian adolescence, and on to her time as a foot soldier for the Panthers and ascent into its male-dominated upper ranks. It is a seminal exploration of power, racism and one woman's revolutionary struggle.
'Heart-wrenching, wild and moving ... a glowing achievement' Los Angeles Times
'What Elaine Brown writes is so astonishing, at times it is even difficult to believe she survived it. And yet she did, bringing us that amazing light of the black woman's magical resilience' Alice Walker
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What is Taste of Power about?
The incredible memoir of Elaine Brown - the first woman leader of the Black Panthers
'Here I was, a woman, proclaiming supreme power over the most militant organization in America'
In 1974 Elaine Brown became the first woman leader of the Black Panther Party. This is her unforgettable memoir, charting her rise from an impoverished neighbourhood in Philadelphia, through her political awakening during a bohemian adolescence, and on to her time as a foot soldier for the Panthers and ascent into its male-dominated upper ranks. It is a seminal exploration of power, racism and one woman's revolutionary struggle.
'Heart-wrenching, wild and moving ... a glowing achievement' Los Angeles Times
'What Elaine Brown writes is so astonishing, at times it is even difficult to believe she survived it. And yet she did, bringing us that amazing light of the black woman's magical resilience' Alice Walker
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Taste of Power?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Memoirs
Where can I read a sample of Taste of Power?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241537343
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Taste of Power?
Elaine Brown
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Taste of Power is available as paperback(ISBN 9780241537343) and ebook(ISBN 9780141998442)
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