Dandelion: A Memoir in Essays by Bainbridge, Danielle

Dandelion: A Memoir in Essays

Dandelion: A Memoir in Essays is a profoundly personal exploration of mental health, identity, and survival. Through...
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Author: Danielle Bainbridge
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Dandelion: A Memoir in Essays by Bainbridge, Danielle

Dandelion: A Memoir in Essays

$21.58

Dandelion: A Memoir in Essays

$21.58
Author: Danielle Bainbridge
Format: Paperback
Language: English

Dandelion: A Memoir in Essays is a profoundly personal exploration of mental health, identity, and survival. Through a collection of essays, poetry, and reflections, the author shares their journey as a Black, queer woman grappling with chronic illness, grief, and societal pressures. Themes of self-love, resilience, and navigating life's challenges are central to the narrative, as the author confronts the complexities of race, gender, and mental health. The work invites readers into a raw and emotional journey, offering a universal message about survival and the power of finding strength in the face of adversity.



Author: Danielle Bainbridge
Publisher: Jaded Ibis Press
Published: 11/19/2025
Pages: 280
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781938841415

About the Author
Bainbridge, Danielle: -

Danielle Bainbridge is an Assistant Professor of Theatre, Black Studies, and Performance Studies at Northwestern University. Her first academic book Currencies of Cruelty: Slavery, Freak Shows, and the Performance Archive is forthcoming in 2025 from NYU Press. Her first memoir Dandelion: A Memoir in Essays is forthcoming from Jaded Ibis Press in 2025, where it was the winner of the inaugural Uplift Voices Nonfiction Prize. Dandelion was a semi-finalist for the 2016 Kore Press Memoir Award, the 2023 St. Lawrence Prize from Black Lawrence Press, and the 2024 Creative Nonfiction Award from Autumn House Press and has received scholarships/residencies from Tin House, the Adirondack Center for Writing, and the Banff Centre in Canada. Her web series and media work have been nominated for 3 Daytime Emmy Awards and 1 NAACP Image Award. She lives and loves in Chicago with her partner and 2 naughty cats.

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