About the book
In 1972 Lorene Cary, a bright, ambitious black teenager from Philadelphia, was transplanted into the formerly all-white, all-male environs of the elite St. Paul's School in New Hampshire, where she became a scholarship student in a \"boot camp\" for future American leaders. Like any good student, she was determined to succeed. But Cary was also determined to succeed without selling out. This wonderfully frank and perceptive memoir describes the perils and ambiguities of that double role, in which failing calculus and winning a student election could both be interpreted as betrayals of one's skin. Black Ice is also a universally recognizable document of a woman's adolescence; it is, as Houston Baker says, \"a journey into selfhood that resonates with sober reflection, intellignet passion, and joyous love.\"
Editions of Black Ice
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679737452
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307778475
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In 1972 Lorene Cary, a bright, ambitious black teenager from Philadelphia, was transplanted into the formerly all-white, all-male environs of the elite St. Paul's School in New Hampshire, where she became a scholarship student in a \"boot camp\" for future American leaders. Like any good student, she was determined to succeed. But Cary was also determined to succeed without selling out. This wonderfully frank and perceptive memoir describes the perils and ambiguities of that double role, in which failing calculus and winning a student election could both be interpreted as betrayals of one's skin. Black Ice is also a universally recognizable document of a woman's adolescence; it is, as Houston Baker says, \"a journey into selfhood that resonates with sober reflection, intellignet passion, and joyous love.\"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Ice about?
In 1972 Lorene Cary, a bright, ambitious black teenager from Philadelphia, was transplanted into the formerly all-white, all-male environs of the elite St. Paul's School in New Hampshire, where she became a scholarship student in a \"boot camp\" for future American leaders. Like any good student, she was determined to succeed. But Cary was also determined to succeed without selling out. This wonderfully frank and perceptive memoir describes the perils and ambiguities of that double role, in which failing calculus and winning a student election could both be interpreted as betrayals of one's skin. Black Ice is also a universally recognizable document of a woman's adolescence; it is, as Houston Baker says, \"a journey into selfhood that resonates with sober reflection, intellignet passion, and joyous love.\"
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Black Ice?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general
Where can I read a sample of Black Ice?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679737452
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Black Ice?
Lorene Cary
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Black Ice is available as paperback(ISBN 9780679737452) and ebook(ISBN 9780307778475)
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