Emily Bernard

About the Author

Emily Bernard is a professor in the English Department and the Alana U.S. Ethnic Studies Program, University of Vermont. Her books include Remember Me to Harlem: The Letters of Langston Hughes and Carl Van Vechten, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year.

Works by Emily Bernard

Carl Van Vechten and the Harlem Renaissance: A Portrait in Black and White (2012) 28 copies

Some of My Best Friends: Writings on Interracial Friendships (2005) — Editor; Introduction — 23 copies

Michelle Obama: The First Lady in Photographs (2009) 20 copies

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Associated Works

Passing (1929) — Introduction, some editions; Introduction, some editions — 2,940 copies, 115 reviews

The Best American Essays 2006 (2006) — Contributor — 305 copies, 1 review

Remember Me to Harlem: The Letters of Langston Hughes and Carl Van Vechten, 1925-1964 (2001) — Editor — 118 copies, 1 review

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Common Knowledge

Gender: female
Nationality: USA
Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Education: Yale University
Occupations: author
professor
Organizations: University of Vermont

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Black is the body : stories from my grandmother's… by Emily Bernard

An excellent collection of stories/essays. This memior is a reminder of the varied communities and individulas we have here in New England. That it isn't always a lovely little rural experience, even when it is. Emily Bernard's use of time with the juxtaposition between herself as a mother, her mother, and her own youth creates a nice flowing narrative. Navigating New England and particulary Vermont as a black woman, her discomfort with her chosen home vs. her discomfort with the south, the home she considers home. This memoir is beautifully written and a wonderful read.… (more)

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juliais_bookluvr | 3 other reviews | Mar 9, 2023 |

Black Is the Body: Stories from My Grandmother's… by Emily Bernard

Masterfully written. The frankness in which Emily Bernard shares her experiences and her grapple to understand them is deeply refreshing and intellectually rewarding to read and re-read. This is a book I would add to my personal collection and plan to return to often.

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Professor_Emily | 3 other reviews | May 12, 2022 |

Black Is the Body: Stories from My Grandmother's… by Emily Bernard

For book club. Local professor of black studies writes observational essays. I liked the shout-outs to Vermont, at first. It gradually became clear though that she does not feel at home here, and I started to feel judged. As an adoptee, I also enjoyed the segments about adopting her twins. Other than that, it was hard to feel interested.

½

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Tytania | 3 other reviews | May 23, 2020 |

Black Is the Body: Stories from My Grandmother's… by Emily Bernard

An eloquent collection of essays that function as both autobiography and cultural analysis. The author did a wonderful job of illuminating large-scale issues by examining them through the lens of personal experiences of herself and her family.

½

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selfcallednowhere | 3 other reviews | May 21, 2020 |

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