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Rooted Against the Wind book. Beginning with an engaging look at the mixed blessings of growing. Details (if other): Cancel. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Rooted Against the Wind. by. Gloria Wade-Gayles

When Gloria Wade-Gayles manages to avoid the mire of political correctness, the essays in this collection achieve the .

When Gloria Wade-Gayles manages to avoid the mire of political correctness, the essays in this collection achieve the kind of power that allows them to transcend. In these beautifully written essays, Gloria Wade-Gayles is at times painfully candid as she confronts such controversial subjects as rape, homophobia, interracial relationships, and even "looking and acting too young" for her age. Yet what emerges from each piece is a powerful connection to her community, which serves as her well-spring of strength, sheltering her faith.

In this new book, Gloria Wade Gayles has brought together a winning and touching collection of pieces about teachers and teaching, with inspiring and dramatic anecdotes woven in. Each story offers a new and unique perspective on some of our country’s most beloved teachers. With pieces by legendary writers like Langston Hughes and Alice Walker, we see how a strong teacher can turn a nervous child into a world-renowned artist.

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In these beautifully written essays, Gloria Wade-Gayles is at times painfully candid as she confronts such controversial subjects as rape, homophobia, interracial relationships, and even "looking and acting too young" for her age. Yet what emerges from each piece is a powerful connection t. .

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Wade–Giles (/ˌweɪd ˈdʒaɪlz/) is a romanization system for Mandarin Chinese. It developed from a system produced by Thomas Francis Wade, during the mid-19th century, and was given completed form with Herbert A. Giles's Chinese–English Dictionary. Giles's Chinese–English Dictionary of 1892. Wade–Giles was the system of transcription in the English-speaking world for most of the 20th century. Wade–Giles is based on Beijing dialect, whereas Nanking dialect-based romanization systems were in common use until the late 19th century.

Scholar, literary critic, and essayist Gloria Jean Wade-Gayles has written .

Scholar, literary critic, and essayist Gloria Jean Wade-Gayles has written extensively on African-American women in fiction. Long associated with Spelman College in Atlanta, she is an ardent supporter of historically black colleges and universities, viewing them as a cultural repository and a beacon to bring a new generation in touch with its heritage.