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Dana A. Williams
African-American literature scholar and author, noted for writing about Toni Morrison and serving as an expert on Morrison's work; author of Toni at Random and a frequent commentator on Morrison's novels.
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Jul 30, 2025
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Ep. 382 God Help the Child by Toni Morrison — The Stacks Book Club (Dana A. Williams)
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Join Dana A. Williams, a scholar expert on Toni Morrison, as she unpacks the powerful themes in Morrison's *God Help the Child*. They dive into generational trauma and the concept of racialized beauty, exploring why Morrison opted for a contemporary setting. The discussion touches on the book’s fairy-tale structure, real-life events influencing the narrative, and complex characters facing taboo subjects. With insights on symbolism, gendered relationships, and potential film adaptations, this conversation beautifully reveals Morrison's profound impact.
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