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“How to Say Babylon ePUB” by Safiya Sinclair is a compelling memoir that delves into the author’s tumultuous journey of breaking free from her rigid Rastafarian upbringing, characterized by her father’s strict patriarchal beliefs and oppressive control during her childhood.
Drawing parallels to works like “Educated” and “Born a Crime,” Sinclair vividly recounts her struggle to find her own voice as a woman and poet amidst the constraints imposed by her father’s obsession with purity and the looming threat of Babylon, representing the corrupting influences of the Western world. With a poignant narrative, Sinclair explores how her mother’s gift of books, especially poetry, became her lifeline in a world of prohibition, enabling her to carve out her identity through education and artistic expression. As her voice matures, clashes with her father intensify, leading to a powerful reckoning with the culture, patriarchy, tradition, and the lingering shadow of colonialism in Jamaica. Written in Sinclair’s poetic prose, this memoir offers a universal tale of a woman’s empowerment while providing a rare glimpse into the enigmatic world of Rastafari.
“How to Say Babylon” promises to be a thought-provoking exploration of identity, resilience, and self-discovery, set to be released on October 3, 2023.