Merze Tate: The Global Odyssey of a Black Woman Scholar

by Barbara D. Savage

Genres: History

320 pages, Hardcover

Published November 21, 2023

Reviews

[Natalie DeAbreu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Initially coming across this book at a live panel by the author herself, she alone inspired me to learn more about this revolutionary woman's life. Reading about Tate's life and writings not only reignited my passions as an artist and writer but reminded me that while I may feel misunderstood in my artistic research, it may just mean that you are ahead of your time; similar to Merze Tate. Traveling the world could teach you a thing or two, and Barbara Savage does an amazing job, connecting the dots of Tates extraordinary life while reflecting on her underappreciated impact on academia both domestically and abroad.

[Bairavi Vijay · Rating 5 out of 5]

At the outset, I want to disclose I am ashamed of not knowing anything about such an exemplary person that lived in this country. I picked up a bookmark of books as suggested by Boston’s Museum of African American History. So glad I did
I mostly listened to the audio book and I already know so need to read this book in its entirety a few more times to grasp the magnitude of Merze Tate’s achievements, accomplishments and adventures.
A woman who lived to be 91 years made every second of her life count.
I am in awe.

[Sherri (Harte Reads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5*