The Fake Ass Book Club Moni and Kat Review "Jay Gatsby: Black Man in White Face" by Janet Savage ft Ebony Chappel
Nov 16, 2023
01:09:52
Welcome back!! This week the ladies are joined by the lovely Ebony Chappel as they reviewed
"Jay Gatsby A Black Man in Whiteface" by author Janet Savage, Esq.
In this thought-provoking episode, the ladies reimagine F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic, "The Great Gatsby," through the lens of a white passing black man. They also explore the enduring relevance of its themes in our modern world. Join the ladies as they unravel the intricacies of Jay Gatsby's journey, examining how the pursuit of the American Dream and the desire for reinvention continue to resonate universally. Drawing inspiration from Janet Savage's intriguing thesis, which posits Gatsby as white-passing, they delve into the idea of leaving behind one's roots in pursuit of an elusive dream. Tune in to join the discourse on whether leaving one's past behind in search of the unattainable is an inherently futile endeavor, and if those same forces are still at play today.
*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content.
Dedication: To our wonderful patrons!!! Cheers!! Shout out to KeKe Palmer for reviewing this on her podcast and putting the book on our radar.
Moni: To build a legacy to leave behind as our greatest work of art.
Kat: To all the white passing folks who exerted their privilege to liberate others.
Ebony: To all the troublesome women making it hard for those trying to keep the BS going. They are the backbone of our society.
About our guest: Ebony Chappel https://linktr.ee/ebonythewriter
About the book: "WHAT IF JAY GATSBY IS A BLACK MAN PASSING AS A WHITE ONE? "Jay GATSBY, Black Man in Whiteface" expounds upon the thesis that Jay Gatsby, the much beloved hero of "The Great Gatsby", is a man of mixed black and white parentage who pretends and appears to be a white man. Through a close examination of the text, a review of F. Scott Fitzgerald's life and letters, the book explains how America’s troubled conscience about race laces through the novel."
-Good Reads https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/35361132
About the Author: Janet Savage was born in Chicago and is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Law School. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband where she practices entertainment law and owns a college counseling company. She has written articles for Dollars and Sense Magazine and Harvard Law School Magazine and has published flash fiction. This is her first book of literary criticism.
Notes:
Newfields President/CEO resigns (Indianapolis, IN)
https://fox59.com/news/newfields-president-and-ceo-announces-resignation
**Stranger than Fiction: **None this week💜*Email us at thefabpodcast@gmail.com with your book suggestions and "Stranger Than Fiction" stories; we would love to share them on the show!! Please reach out and let us know how we are doing!! You can find us online by clicking
here 👉🏾 https://linktr.ee/Fabpod Please subscribe to www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.com to enjoy bonus content and weigh in on upcoming topics. Don't forget to follow, rate, review, and SHARE our podcast! Thank you!
"Jay Gatsby A Black Man in Whiteface" by author Janet Savage, Esq.
In this thought-provoking episode, the ladies reimagine F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic, "The Great Gatsby," through the lens of a white passing black man. They also explore the enduring relevance of its themes in our modern world. Join the ladies as they unravel the intricacies of Jay Gatsby's journey, examining how the pursuit of the American Dream and the desire for reinvention continue to resonate universally. Drawing inspiration from Janet Savage's intriguing thesis, which posits Gatsby as white-passing, they delve into the idea of leaving behind one's roots in pursuit of an elusive dream. Tune in to join the discourse on whether leaving one's past behind in search of the unattainable is an inherently futile endeavor, and if those same forces are still at play today.
*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content.
Dedication: To our wonderful patrons!!! Cheers!! Shout out to KeKe Palmer for reviewing this on her podcast and putting the book on our radar.
Moni: To build a legacy to leave behind as our greatest work of art.
Kat: To all the white passing folks who exerted their privilege to liberate others.
Ebony: To all the troublesome women making it hard for those trying to keep the BS going. They are the backbone of our society.
About our guest: Ebony Chappel https://linktr.ee/ebonythewriter
About the book: "WHAT IF JAY GATSBY IS A BLACK MAN PASSING AS A WHITE ONE? "Jay GATSBY, Black Man in Whiteface" expounds upon the thesis that Jay Gatsby, the much beloved hero of "The Great Gatsby", is a man of mixed black and white parentage who pretends and appears to be a white man. Through a close examination of the text, a review of F. Scott Fitzgerald's life and letters, the book explains how America’s troubled conscience about race laces through the novel."
-Good Reads https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/35361132
About the Author: Janet Savage was born in Chicago and is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Law School. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband where she practices entertainment law and owns a college counseling company. She has written articles for Dollars and Sense Magazine and Harvard Law School Magazine and has published flash fiction. This is her first book of literary criticism.
Notes:
Newfields President/CEO resigns (Indianapolis, IN)
https://fox59.com/news/newfields-president-and-ceo-announces-resignation
**Stranger than Fiction: **None this week💜*Email us at thefabpodcast@gmail.com with your book suggestions and "Stranger Than Fiction" stories; we would love to share them on the show!! Please reach out and let us know how we are doing!! You can find us online by clicking
here 👉🏾 https://linktr.ee/Fabpod Please subscribe to www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.com to enjoy bonus content and weigh in on upcoming topics. Don't forget to follow, rate, review, and SHARE our podcast! Thank you!