In a world in which many are su¬ffering from being alienated from

others, from Earth and from themselves, Aminata Cairo shows us

that it is not only necessary but possible to weave relations across

the dominant di¬fferences that keeps us apart, isolated and against

others. She shows us how it is possible in practice to overcome the

seemingly insurmountable divides of race, class and gender; she

also teaches us how to cultivate love within the white walls and

lifeless instrumentality of inst...

Building on Holding Space and drawing on her rich Surinamese cultural tradition, academia and indigenous knowledge, Aminata Cairo presents the reader with her most personal book yet. In more than thirty, compact chapters, she opens up about intimate life experiences and shows us just how empowering stories are. No, not the kind of stories that are used for light entertainment – but the raw, honest, spiritual and joyous ones. Her stories are confronting, too, as they navigate the complexitie...