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Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender, and Parenting in America
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In America, Mother = White That's what Nefertiti, a single African American woman, discovered when she decided she wanted to adopt a Black baby boy out of the foster care system. Eager to finally join the motherhood ranks, Nefertiti was shocked when people started asking her why she wanted to adopt a "crack baby" or said that she would never be able to raise a Black son on In America, Mother = White That's what Nefertiti, a single African American woman, discovered when she decided she wanted to adopt a Black baby boy out of the foster care system. Eager to finally join the motherhood ranks, Nefertiti was shocked when people started asking her why she wanted to adopt a "crack baby" or said that she would never be able to raise a Black son on her own. She realized that American society saw motherhood through a white lens, and that there would be no easy understanding or acceptance of the kind of family she hoped to build. Motherhood So White is the story of Nefertiti's fight to create the family she always knew she was meant to have and the story of motherhood that all American families need now. In this unflinching account of her parenting journey, Nefertiti examines the history of adoption in the African American community, faces off against stereotypes of single, Black motherhood, and confronts the reality of raising children of color in racially charged, modern-day America. Honest, vulnerable, and uplifting, Motherhood So White reveals what Nefertiti knew all along―that the only requirement for a successful family is one raised with love.
30 review for Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender, and Parenting in America
Erin – Aug 05, 2019
Giveaway win! I devoured this book like it was a bag of mini Reese's Cups. Nefertiti Austin took the age old advice that "If you can't find the book you want to read, write it yourself" Nefertiti Austin was a single Black woman who had just adopted a sweet little black boy. Despite searching high and low she couldn't find a book written for or about black motherhood. And as far as books about adoption, it seemed as though only white people did that. Nefertiti was further shocked to hear people Giveaway win! I devoured this book like it was a bag of mini Reese's Cups. Nefertiti Austin took the age old advice that "If you can't find the book you want to read, write it yourself" Nefertiti Austin was a single Black woman who had just adopted a sweet little black boy. Despite searching high and low she couldn't find a book written for or about black motherhood. And as far as books about adoption, it seemed as though only white people did that. Nefertiti was further shocked to hear people ask her why she wanted to adopt a "crack baby". She realized that American society saw motherhood through a white lens and she set out to do her part to change that. I don't have kids and I don't want any either but I have so much respect mothers especially black mothers, because my mom was THE GREATEST MOTHER WHO EVER LIVED!( I'm sure your mom's okay too!). And I too have noticed how black mothers are treated in our society. Black woman in the United States die in childbirth or in pregnancy related incidents at a rate of over 3x that of white woman. A black child's behavior isn't viewed in the same light as a white child. A white child who shouts out an answer in class is seen as eager and energetic. But a black child who does the same thing is seen as aggressive, a problem. To butcher a Malcolm X quote "Black women are the most disrespected people in the world" But beautiful and smart women like Nefertiti Austin are trying to change that. READ THIS BOOK IMMEDIATELY!!
LaToya King – Apr 23, 2019
I received a DIGITAL ADVANCE READER'S COPY of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I recently read a tweet that identified white privilege as everyone learning to empathize and cater to whiteness. Unfortunately, we live in a society that does just that; we teach people to empathize and cater to whiteness in fairytales (think Goldilocks), in religion (white Jesus), and even in parenting. As a mother of two, I have seen the lack of inclusivity in books on expecting, parenting, I received a DIGITAL ADVANCE READER'S COPY of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I recently read a tweet that identified white privilege as everyone learning to empathize and cater to whiteness. Unfortunately, we live in a society that does just that; we teach people to empathize and cater to whiteness in fairytales (think Goldilocks), in religion (white Jesus), and even in parenting. As a mother of two, I have seen the lack of inclusivity in books on expecting, parenting, and living. In a realm that often discredits or neglects the stories of Blacks, let alone Black women, in walks Nefertiti Austin and Motherhood So White. The book enters as a memoir on Austin's experience adopting as a single Black woman, and narrates the experience of parenting. I was immediately drawn into Austin's experience as she narrates it as a mother after the devastating death of Trayvon Martin. I, too, found myself rocked by the murder of this young man as I realized that he could have been my son. Beginning her story here was a perfect hook; it grabbed me with the familiarity of the story and it made me go back to the intersectionality among myself, Sabrina Fulton, and Nefertiti Austin; we are (Black) mothers of Black boys. Austin narrates a tale sharing her longing for motherhood. She shares the celebrations and the critiques of her choice to become a mother. She examines her family dynamics and how they factored into her decision. Austin candidly shares the choices she has had to make to be intentional in raising a Black boy. Among her decisions are: who is family, who gets a say, what's in a name, and when and how to explain adoption. Austin does what any mother has to do; she makes decisions to help her child thrive. While she includes social context, Austin shows that although parenting is always an affair of the heart, there are experiences unique to race. She frames the narrative so that it is not just diverse but inclusive. The book is a good read. It is both informational and relatable.
Andre – Jul 11, 2019
A book that will be a useful resource for Black women considering adoption........ Wasn't it Toni Morrison who said, "if you can't find the book you want to read, it's your responsibility to write it." Well that is exactly what Nefertiti Austin has done. Wanting to be a mother, Nefertiti found scant resources and texts available centered around Black women adopting Black children. So this book details her journey to motherhood through adoption and discovery that white women are normalized and A book that will be a useful resource for Black women considering adoption........ Wasn't it Toni Morrison who said, "if you can't find the book you want to read, it's your responsibility to write it." Well that is exactly what Nefertiti Austin has done. Wanting to be a mother, Nefertiti found scant resources and texts available centered around Black women adopting Black children. So this book details her journey to motherhood through adoption and discovery that white women are normalized and universalized around motherhood. It is a bit of surprise that Nefertiti was so taken aback by this. It's no secret that white people occupy the default position in this society, so for her to be surprised and shocked that this also extends to motherhood is disconcerting. "Despite the long history of relationships between Black mammies, nannies, housekeepers, and caregivers for white children, our consistent erasure in parenting literature confirmed that mother in America would always be read as white." She details her journey here to adopting a black boy. She is to be commended for that and often writes in such a way that says, 'I should be celebrated', though I'm not sure if that's intentional. In any event, there is now, by her hand a text that will help walk others through the adoption process, while providing support and answers to a myriad of questions. "While Black adoption was common in my community, I was an outlier for wanting to adopt a child I did not know. I was also an outlier among whites for defying stereotypes around single, Black motherhood, but none of this was in writing." Well now thanks to Nefertiti Austin there is something in writing and hopefully this will lead to others making the choice of adoption and providing a loving home to children, who are all deserving of such an opportunity. Thank you to Netgalley and Sourcebooks for an advanced DRC. Book drops Sept. 24, 2019
Jenny (Reading Envy) – Oct 06, 2019
This memoir of adoption and motherhood by Neferiti Austin also provides a much needed voice of black women adopting black children. She covers the process, dealing with birth families, dealing with new forms of mansplaining, and funny moments like teaching her son to pee standing up. I think the idea that unifies her experience with other experiences I've heard from adoptive parents is the importance of the community that emerges, which isn't always the people you had in your life before This memoir of adoption and motherhood by Neferiti Austin also provides a much needed voice of black women adopting black children. She covers the process, dealing with birth families, dealing with new forms of mansplaining, and funny moments like teaching her son to pee standing up. I think the idea that unifies her experience with other experiences I've heard from adoptive parents is the importance of the community that emerges, which isn't always the people you had in your life before adopting. I had a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley and it came out September 24, 2019.
Stacie C – Aug 10, 2019
I remember what it was like being pregnant with my son, flipping through the pages of What To Expect When You're Expecting and preparing my house for a newborn. I was overwhelmed and excited. Motherhood hadn't been a dream of mine, but with my husband I wanted an addition to my family. I didn't gravitate towards books about motherhood having helped raise my two nephews and being around younger children throughout my life. It's now after being a mother for eleven years, after knowing what it's I remember what it was like being pregnant with my son, flipping through the pages of What To Expect When You're Expecting and preparing my house for a newborn. I was overwhelmed and excited. Motherhood hadn't been a dream of mine, but with my husband I wanted an addition to my family. I didn't gravitate towards books about motherhood having helped raise my two nephews and being around younger children throughout my life. It's now after being a mother for eleven years, after knowing what it's like to raise a Black child that I've gravitated towards stories of other Black mothers. This is a memoir outside of my realm. I don't know what it's like to adopt a child and what that experience entails. But the more Austin wrote about raising her Black son, who is only a year older than my own child, I felt a kinship. Nothing about being a mother is easy and raising a Black child adds a certain amount of stress that you wouldn't understand unless you talked to their parents. I learned so much while reading this book and I am so glad that Austin was willing and able to put in to words her experience with adopting a child as a single Black woman. It's an experience I don't see in the mainstream anywhere. Austin, within the pages of this memoir, discusses her upbringing and how for various reasons her grandparents stepped in and unofficially adopted her and her younger brother. She expresses the loss she felt not having her parents in the home and the struggle to connect to her mother. She discusses the moment that she wanted to do adopt a child. And one of the most important things that she discusses is the reaction by her community to adopt a child not of her own family relation or kin. We don't discuss enough how the political language used to describe Black mothers as "welfare queens" and their children as "crack babies" still lingers and affects the way people view adopting Black children, which results in so many Black children being left in foster care. It's been years since I've watched "Losing Isaiah" and though I appreciate the performance of Halle Berry, Samuel L. Jackson and Jessica Lange, I'll never be able to watch it again. It promotes too many negative stereotypes about Black women and uplifts white saviorism in a way that I can't and won't tolerate. Austin does her best to dispel those myths and discuss what it was really like to adopt. These notions have got to be dismantled if we want these children to have good homes. Learning from Austin how to navigate this system and successfully foster/adopt Black children will help so many people in similar situations. The honest truth is that motherhood has centered white women for far too long and it's beyond time for that to change. Books like this will force that change to happen. We live in a time when Black women are lifting their voices and telling their stories. Austin's addition to those voices helps promote further change. It's important to read outside of your experience and the experiences only being promoted in the mainstream. I'll happily recommend this book. Austin is a great writer who in these pages was able to express succinctly her life and journey to motherhood. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars. Thank you Netgalley for this book in exchange for an honest review
Mandi Grasmeyer – Aug 09, 2019
Laughed, cried, and learned so much from this book. So very grateful people like Nefertiti choose to share their stories! See full review at: http://mandigrasmeyer.com/book-review...
Janet – Mar 21, 2019
I received a DIGITAL Advance Reader Copy of this book from #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. From the publisher, as I do not regurgitate the contents or story of books in reviews, I let them do it. When Nefertiti Austin, a single African-American woman, decided she wanted to adopt a black baby boy out of the foster care system, she was unprepared for the fact that there is no place for black women in the "mommy wars." Austin set off on her path without the ability to seek guidance I received a DIGITAL Advance Reader Copy of this book from #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. From the publisher, as I do not regurgitate the contents or story of books in reviews, I let them do it.	When Nefertiti Austin, a single African-American woman, decided she wanted to adopt a black baby boy out of the foster care system, she was unprepared for the fact that there is no place for black women in the "mommy wars." Austin set off on her path without the ability to seek guidance from others who looked like her or shared her experience. She soon realized that she would not only have to navigate scepticism from the adoption community, who deal almost exclusively with white women but surprisingly, from her own family and friends as well. Motherhood So White is the story of Nefertiti's fight to create the family she always knew she was meant to have and the story of motherhood that all American families need now. In this unflinching account of her parenting journey, Nefertiti examines the history of adoption in the African American community, faces off against stereotypes of single, black motherhood, and confronts the reality of raising children of colour in racially charged, modern-day America. The only great thing about chicken pox at age 52 (and being a super- speed reader) is you can easily read and review four+++ books a day..and this was an excellent book to have spent an hour or two (or many more on your side) with. This was a gritty, shocking read: I (as a white woman) had no idea this was going on in the USA. I had heard that in general black babies (and infants, and children, and tween-agers and teenagers: you get the drift...) are not adopted readily as most people seek out the "healthy white infant child" that never seems to be found amongst the plethora of mixed-race and coloured children in the system. I was adopted as well but my parents certainly didn't go through what Nefertiti went through: this is an amazing #bookcub worthy book - you may want to read it twice (as I am planning to do) as it is so shocking in its content that I am gladly adding it to my book club's roster of fall 2019 reads. PUT IT ON YOUR SEPTEMBER 2019 reading list, people!
Kristen – Oct 18, 2019
I absolutely hated this book. The author has such a huge chip on her shoulder. Instead of focusing on the universal experience of motherhood and the adoption process, the entire book was a racist rant. No thanks.
willaful – Nov 19, 2019
Although I was interested in the topic, I couldn't finish this book, because I was so disgusted by the author's smugness. Other women are just baby-making machines to her. She pats herself on the back numerous times for her "altruistic" adoption of a black child -- though she wasn't altruistic enough to accept a child with any kind of issues. The final straw for me was her decision to not let her son have any contact with his biological family, which includes many older siblings who clearly Although I was interested in the topic, I couldn't finish this book, because I was so disgusted by the author's smugness. Other women are just baby-making machines to her. She pats herself on the back numerous times for her "altruistic" adoption of a black child -- though she wasn't altruistic enough to accept a child with any kind of issues. The final straw for me was her decision to not let her son have any contact with his biological family, which includes many older siblings who clearly loved him. I'm glad she wrote this book because it increases the chances he will find out about his siblings and they will have an idea of how to find him, though I feel terrible for the devastation he'll likely feel when he learns what he was deprived of. Two stars just for the importance of the topic, though it strikes me as a slap in the face to any black mother who decided to have her child adopted or lost custody of her child.
Victoria B. – Oct 31, 2019
I am very conflicted about this book. On the one hand, I appreciate her attempt to bridge the gap on the lack of mom books for Black families, especially those going through adoption. I think many of her thoughts are spot on (especially how too many people assume that adoptable Black children are "crack babies."), and I saw many similarities between the author's experiences and that which my siblings who adopted experienced - the difficulties within the legal process, the unexpected exhaustion I am very conflicted about this book. On the one hand, I appreciate her attempt to bridge the gap on the lack of mom books for Black families, especially those going through adoption. I think many of her thoughts are spot on (especially how too many people assume that adoptable Black children are "crack babies."), and I saw many similarities between the author's experiences and that which my siblings who adopted experienced - the difficulties within the legal process, the unexpected exhaustion of this tiny bundle of energy, the litany of unknowns. On the other hand, I feel like the author is somewhat judgmental and stereotyping as she condemns others for being judgmental and stereotyping. She blames whites for the lack of representation in adoption literature: "...Black adoptive parents had to be responsible for documenting our own experiences; otherwise we wouldn't even exist in books and imaginations of white people." I get what she's saying, but if white people were to write what she proposes, they would be written through the lens of whiteness and privilege looking in on experiences that we can never fully understand, which would be a huge disservice. We would get it wrong, and there would be anger because we got it wrong. We can't speak for the Black community, nor should we. As women, as mothers, we should all support each other on our journey. Being a mother is hard, no matter how it goes (adoption, IVF, surrogacy, natural, MOMs, etc). I fully recognize that for some parents, they will have many more difficulties than I will in raising our children, and I think that the author does an excellent job of making that clear as well. This book is a thought-provoking, conversation starter for sure. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Goodreads Giveaway in exchange for my honest review.
Jade – Sep 21, 2019
I read quite a few parenting books when I was pregnant with my first child back in 2013, but quickly found that most of them followed a strict pattern, centering the middle class white American woman. I ended up resorting to searching for more relatable (to me) motherhood blogs, and also writing my own stories, because I couldn't see myself in a lot of the content I was reading, and/or it made me feel as if I were failing motherhood in some way. I can't even imagine how much harder it must have I read quite a few parenting books when I was pregnant with my first child back in 2013, but quickly found that most of them followed a strict pattern, centering the middle class white American woman. I ended up resorting to searching for more relatable (to me) motherhood blogs, and also writing my own stories, because I couldn't see myself in a lot of the content I was reading, and/or it made me feel as if I were failing motherhood in some way. I can't even imagine how much harder it must have been for Nefertiti Austin when she started her motherhood journey a few years before I started mine. I can however imagine the constant frustration she must have felt in trying to find information that would be helpful to her own situation and coming up blank, even though you know full well that motherhood experiences exist in all shapes and forms. I'm so happy that Nefertiti Austin wrote her own story, for herself, and for all of us. First of all because motherhood is a unique path that has many intersections, and too many of them are erased (especially stories of Black motherhood). Secondly because we rarely read about Black women and adoption in the US (or elsewhere for that matter), and it is important for everyone to be able to find information that they identify with, but it is also important to be able to read information that helps us all to be better humans (and parents) in general. How can I learn to be a better parent if I only read stories that I relate to? In order to grow, and to help our children grow, we must be willing to learn about all types of experiences. Motherhood So White is beautifully written, and balances Nefertiti's personal experiences growing up, and her journey as a single black woman through the Californian foster care system in order to adopt a little boy, with the stark realities of what it is like to navigate systems that are dominated by white supremacy. I love how honest she is about her journey into motherhood, how she juggles so many hats, and how she uses her own experience as a way to help others on their own journeys. I learnt so much from this book, especially about the importance of creating your own village, both for parent and child, and hope that it makes it onto all of the top 10 lists this year. These are the parenting stories that should be highlighted, the ones that we shouldn't have to search for, the ones that are so much more true to life and reality than the ones that are too readily available. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the advance copy, and thanks to Nefertiti Austin for her beautiful, and necessary, memoir.
Nancy – Sep 19, 2019
Advanced Reading Copies of Motherhood So White by Nefertiti Austin were provided to my library book club by the Book Club Cookbook through their Galley Match. Along with receiving copies of the book for all our regular book club members we also had a Skype visit with the author! Austin's experience as a single black woman adopting an African American boy inspired her to write her memoir. She discovered a dearth of books that spoke to her personal situation, as if motherhood and adoption were Advanced Reading Copies of Motherhood So White by Nefertiti Austin were provided to my library book club by the Book Club Cookbook through their Galley Match. Along with receiving copies of the book for all our regular book club members we also had a Skype visit with the author! Austin's experience as a single black woman adopting an African American boy inspired her to write her memoir. She discovered a dearth of books that spoke to her personal situation, as if motherhood and adoption were white-only experiences. Austin addresses issues of systemic racism and stereotypes, the demands of California's adoption system, and the work and joy of raising a child as a single parent. The book club has immensely enjoyed talking to the authors of our book selections, both because the writers become 'real' and so we can ask questions. We learned that Austin's editor said her first draft was too impersonal, her second draft too revealing! That makes three drafts on the road to publication! Also that she changed names to protect people's privacy. Overall, our readers felt the book was educational and thought-provoking and thought Austin was delightful. Several readers 'loved' the book, one did not care for it. Several people also gained insight into the African American worldview and experience that was new to them.
Crystal – Oct 14, 2019
Fills in a glaring gap in motherhood lit. Most parenting books are focused on cishet white women, far less are focused on adoption, and almost none are focused on Black women adopting Black babies, especially if they're male. Austin navigates a world in which her family seem baffled by her choice to adopt, male coworkers mansplain masculinity to her and seem doubtful she can raise a son in a way they approve of, she has to deal with her son's birth family, and she helps forge a community for her Fills in a glaring gap in motherhood lit. Most parenting books are focused on cishet white women, far less are focused on adoption, and almost none are focused on Black women adopting Black babies, especially if they're male. Austin navigates a world in which her family seem baffled by her choice to adopt, male coworkers mansplain masculinity to her and seem doubtful she can raise a son in a way they approve of, she has to deal with her son's birth family, and she helps forge a community for her son. She has a lot of stereotypes about Black babies in the system lobbed at her, even her own family is critical about both the baby she will be adopting and the baby's birth mother. This memoir is enlightening, uplifting, and features more than Austin's necessary voice, she includes several interviews with other Black women who have adopted Black babies.
Laura – Nov 22, 2019
This is a fantastic memoir about black motherhood, about being a black adoptive mother, and about all the ways that the way our society equates motherhood with whiteness, and how deeply that harms parents, kids, and families. It's a good blend of personal narrative--Austin is candid and open about her whole experience with adoption--and broader social commentary, both about the way black single and adoptive mothers are perceived and treated, and about the lack of books, resources, and media This is a fantastic memoir about black motherhood, about being a black adoptive mother, and about all the ways that the way our society equates motherhood with whiteness, and how deeply that harms parents, kids, and families. It's a good blend of personal narrative--Austin is candid and open about her whole experience with adoption--and broader social commentary, both about the way black single and adoptive mothers are perceived and treated, and about the lack of books, resources, and media about/for/created by black mothers.
Erica – Sep 21, 2019
This book was recommended to me after I read All the Sweeter: Families Share Their Stories of Adopting from Foster Care by Jean Minton. Both books detail the experience of adopting through the U.S. Foster system, with a focus on California. However, Ms. Austin's book is a much more personal accounting of not only her journey into motherhood, but her own life story as a Black woman and the experiences that impacted her decision to adopt a Black boy from the foster system. As a white woman, I found This book was recommended to me after I read All the Sweeter: Families Share Their Stories of Adopting from Foster Care by Jean Minton. Both books detail the experience of adopting through the U.S. Foster system, with a focus on California. However, Ms. Austin's book is a much more personal accounting of not only her journey into motherhood, but her own life story as a Black woman and the experiences that impacted her decision to adopt a Black boy from the foster system. As a white woman, I found this book to be so informative and enlightening, as well as heartbreaking. I feel for Nefertiti's experiences as a young girl trying to find her way and figure out how she will define herself, as well as her struggles as a new mother looking for resources that can provide the information she seeks - and the frustration of not finding much of anything out there that represents her situation. I'm also extremely impressed by her determination and resourcefulness in building a support network that met her needs and allowed her to be the mother she wanted and knew she would be. As the exhausted mother of a toddler, I'm in awe. I also really appreciated her inclusion of some short case studies/interviews with other single Black women who had adopted children. I read this as her practicing what she preached and providing a much needed resource for other women who might be looking for the same resources she had been. Now they will be lucky enough to find this gem! Important reading for anyone interested in adopting from the foster system, as well as those (read: white people) striving to increase their own knowledge and understanding of Black culture and the impact of racism, implicit bias, prejudice, stereotypes on the decisions and actions Black parents take to provide their children with the best possible life.
Gail – Oct 31, 2019
College history instructor Nefertiti Austin could not find a parenting book that spoke to her experience as the Black single mother of an adopted Black son. She writes, "[M]y quest for narratives about Black mothers would be like looking for a needle in a haystack, but the white woman's story would be told over and over." Her book is not, however, primarily a manifesto or academic take examining this form of white centrality, though it certainly does do that. It is at heart a memoir, peppered College history instructor Nefertiti Austin could not find a parenting book that spoke to her experience as the Black single mother of an adopted Black son. She writes, "[M]y quest for narratives about Black mothers would be like looking for a needle in a haystack, but the white woman's story would be told over and over." Her book is not, however, primarily a manifesto or academic take examining this form of white centrality, though it certainly does do that. It is at heart a memoir, peppered with historical and cultural knowledge, meant to fill the gap she identified and give Black women encouragement in deciding "how to curate a family." In other words, "Motherhood So White" is not written for me, and every word of this review should be taken with a grain of that salt. That said, Austin also writes to "begin to bridge the racial divide that currently encapsulates motherhood." She seeks to inform white mothers what it's like to have the word "single" synonymized with "welfare" when you happen to be Black. What it's like to tell your child "that no one would look at him and assume he was a train aficionado or catcher for the championship Cardinals. The opposite would be true. White people would see a Black boy and judge him according to their preconceived notions." What it's like to have white teachers call a boy "angry" whenever he "may have been frustrated or annoyed or irritated." What it's like to be denied affection and softness, inculcated into "a hypermasculine culture that would protect [an African American male] on the outside but slowly kill him on the inside." Women like me need to be informed and reminded of these differences between the two experiences of motherhood, as well as our duty to "be aware of … privilege and seek to build community with all mothers, regardless of race, religion, or socioeconomics." On the flip side, Austin seeks to remind us that "Black mothers have a lot of child-rearing experience and plenty to say about the state of preschool, family leave, healthcare, nutrition, bullying, video games, and our socioeconomically segregated school system." If we can focus on these commonalities and "coalesce[] around even one of these issues, it would ease the emotional and financial burden of parenting we all experience," she writes. It is undoubtedly a worthy endeavor. As for execution, Austin's prose not infrequently disappoints, becoming repetitive at both the level of theme and detail. But it can sing too, especially when she reflects on her father: "He never kicked his drug habit and was hooked on heroin when he was murdered in 1991, a victim of his own misdeeds and Black men's expendability in America." Austin also nails her takedown of a CNN article: "Blake did what mainstream media typically did to communities of color: affixed a label and then left us holding a bag filled with scandalous statistics, half-truths, and self-loathing." All told, "Motherhood So White" is both a worthwhile read and a valuable addition to the genre, even for those sitting outside the target audience. (Gail Cornwall is a former lawyer and public school teacher who now works as a stay-at-home mother and freelance writer in San Francisco.)
Susie Dumond – Jul 29, 2019
When Nefertiti Austin set out to adopt, she searched for resources for single Black moms of adopted children. She wasn't surprised by the dearth of materials. But she was surprised when she couldn't even find race-neutral resources. Based on the total lack of narratives like hers, she sat down to write the memoir/resource the world was missing. Motherhood So White is such an important book, and it will be crucial to many mothers and children that don't see their experience reflected in media. When Nefertiti Austin set out to adopt, she searched for resources for single Black moms of adopted children. She wasn't surprised by the dearth of materials. But she was surprised when she couldn't even find race-neutral resources. Based on the total lack of narratives like hers, she sat down to write the memoir/resource the world was missing. Motherhood So White is such an important book, and it will be crucial to many mothers and children that don't see their experience reflected in media. Austin struck a great balance of her own experience, research, and examination of how society treats single Black mothers of adopted kids. Her story is engaging, eye-opening, and definitely worth a read. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Josh – Oct 02, 2019
The description alone is rather racist (and also kinda sexist). Also couples have a better chance of adopting. And too many black women get an abortion (or 2).
Kayo – May 13, 2019
So informative. Great information if your looking to foster or adopt . Loved the realness. Like to know an update on authors life now. Nice book. Thanks to author,publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free,it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.
Basma – May 27, 2019
When I first saw the title I immediately requested an advanced copy because I realized out of all the books I read that deal with motherhood in any way; the experience of being a mother, of not being a mother, of choosing to be childfree, of choosing adoption..etc, non of the ones I read or the ones I am able to find and access as easily are written by Black or Brown women. I hope this books gets as hyped as the rest of the motherhood books because it deserves it. This book is about Nefertiti When I first saw the title I immediately requested an advanced copy because I realized out of all the books I read that deal with motherhood in any way; the experience of being a mother, of not being a mother, of choosing to be childfree, of choosing adoption..etc, non of the ones I read or the ones I am able to find and access as easily are written by Black or Brown women. I hope this books gets as hyped as the rest of the motherhood books because it deserves it. This book is about Nefertiti Austin's journey to being a single mother adopting first a black boy from the foster system and later adopting a little girl. There's so much about Nefertiti's story, her experience, her upbringing and her support system that is so different from all the ones I read previously and I can see how important this is as a resource. It was interesting and informative. Nefertiti explains how when she was going through the process herself she barely found books or resources to fall back on and had to rely on her community and if she did find any it was 1-2 books and they still didn't cover the process she was going through exactly. There is so much to unpick from this book from the stories of single mothers, single black mothers, the foster system, the crack baby stereotypes, the school system, literature and the intersection of being black and a woman and what that entails within the black community. The introduction of this book was powerful. How can you teach a young kid about racism and police brutality and finding a balance between making him aware but not scaring him too much? How can you teach a young kid that wearing your hood is seen as a form of danger or that people will never believe you're as young as you say you are? It's scary and I can't image what that is like. Black and brown kids are getting taught what prejudice is, what systematic racism and privilege is from a very young age and that's scary but also very very important considering the current political climate. We all view parenting differently or could have different experiences and whether or not you are on board with how certain aspects are being handled or certain points of view, I think reading from different voices is vital. (I received a free e-book copy of this title from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.)
Kate Caldwell – Jan 15, 2020
I feel conflicted about this. It's a memoir and her story to tell so her story isn't wrong. And I completely understand how whitewashed motherhood can feel - especially things geared towards white stay at home moms who are in heterosexual financially stable marriages and live in the suburbs... and I do notice how whitewashed children's books are as I seek to introduce my white kid to all different kinds of people. That said, it sometimes came across a little smug. I hate even saying that because I feel conflicted about this. It's a memoir and her story to tell so her story isn't wrong. And I completely understand how whitewashed motherhood can feel - especially things geared towards white stay at home moms who are in heterosexual financially stable marriages and live in the suburbs... and I do notice how whitewashed children's books are as I seek to introduce my white kid to all different kinds of people. That said, it sometimes came across a little smug. I hate even saying that because she seems like a kickass mom but for me it was a little much. I also didn't realize that she is a mother through adoption so I went into expecting a book focused on a black mother's experience in racist America, not a black adoptive mother's experience in racist America. I'm glad she wrote about her experience and can only imagine there aren't lots of options for black adoptive mother's to read their story but I would also like to read about black birth mother's struggles which are different. That's on me but just it's a different book that I expected.
Bruin Mccon – Dec 18, 2019
Motherhood So White is a memoir written from the perspective of a single black woman who adopts children. While this might seem very specific, the information in the book is useful for all mothers. The author wrote the book because there were far too few books written for this audience. Honestly, motherhood is soooooooo white. Viewpoints on parenthood from a non-white perspective are in short supply and this book will convince you that's a d@mn shame (if you're not there already).
Julia – Dec 05, 2019
I really enjoyed this memoir on motherhood from a perspective so different than my own. One of my goals for this year was to try to read books from people whose life experiences and racial backgrounds were different than mine. This book was one of my favourites in that way. I felt like my eyes were opened to the way the experience of motherhood can be so different from women who are not part of the majority culture, and found some of my own biases and stereotypes being checked and challenged. I I really enjoyed this memoir on motherhood from a perspective so different than my own. One of my goals for this year was to try to read books from people whose life experiences and racial backgrounds were different than mine. This book was one of my favourites in that way. I felt like my eyes were opened to the way the experience of motherhood can be so different from women who are not part of the majority culture, and found some of my own biases and stereotypes being checked and challenged. I highly recommend this book.
Katy – Nov 03, 2019
Austin sprinkles her touching personal story with interesting and relevant information about race, culture and parenting in America.
Viral – Jun 13, 2019
Thanks to Sourcebooks for the ARC at BEA 2019, and to Nefertiti Austin for signing my copy! I really really loved this book. It was a powerful memoir from Austin about her childhood and journey into becoming a single adoptive parent, and seeing the inherent sexism, racism, and classism within the adoption system and community. Austin discusses at length how we have been conditioned to view motherhood as a white concept, something that is the domain of white women to dominate and that black women Thanks to Sourcebooks for the ARC at BEA 2019, and to Nefertiti Austin for signing my copy! I really really loved this book. It was a powerful memoir from Austin about her childhood and journey into becoming a single adoptive parent, and seeing the inherent sexism, racism, and classism within the adoption system and community. Austin discusses at length how we have been conditioned to view motherhood as a white concept, something that is the domain of white women to dominate and that black women are completely written out of the picture. Austin struggled with the common issues (how to answer the question of who their parents are) but also with issues that white families don't deal with (how to teach your child about racism and discrimination), and she notes how little resources there are for adoptive black mothers. She also notes the internal failings of her parents, who were borderline revolutionaries but were also not great parents. I found that to be an incredibly important passage, as someone who cares deeply about social justice activism but also has seen first hand how toxic an unhealthy household sphere can be on one's mental health, and who at least right now would like to be a parent one day (adoptive or biological). Overall, it was a phenomenal read. Highly recommend. Will redefine how you think about adoption in the U.S.
Lara Lillibridge – May 05, 2019
"Motherhood is so white and in need of a revolution." This memoir is situated in history, examining the effects of racism in Black families as well as telling one woman's story of becoming an adoptive single mama. It's an intelligent book—Austin is a US History college professor, and her book is incredibly nuanced—her story spans through generations in order to help us understand where we are today. But it's also heart-warming and funny. Austin educates through what feels like a very good, smart "Motherhood is so white and in need of a revolution." This memoir is situated in history, examining the effects of racism in Black families as well as telling one woman's story of becoming an adoptive single mama. It's an intelligent book—Austin is a US History college professor, and her book is incredibly nuanced—her story spans through generations in order to help us understand where we are today. But it's also heart-warming and funny. Austin educates through what feels like a very good, smart conversation. "Adopting a child I didn't know was breaking code. White people did shit like that." Austin explains that while in-family adoptions are common, adopting "strangers" isn't part of her culture. She is 100% true to herself and makes no apologies. As she writes, "I wasn't seeking permission, just giving them a heads-up that when I came through the door with a baby he would be mine and not some child I snatched from the mall." (61) "Motherhood So White" fills a gaping hole in the Mothering literature, and is a call for publishers that we need more representation in literature, not just in the memoir and advice sections, but in picture books and children's lit as well. "How would I normalize his adoption journey if the available literature excluded us?" It's highly relatable to mothers everywhere, and I learned a lot about my own privilege. It's the start of an important conversation. Austin said it best, "All mothers, be they lesbian, heterosexual, Black, white,Asian, Latina, queer, transgender, nonbinary, or disabled have struggles, and we need to support each other. We each have the same dream of building better families,, and this is possible, as long as we recognize and respect each other."
Joanne – Oct 15, 2019
The chapter I've enjoyed most in this book is the one with the same title as the book, and I've copied her reading list from the back for later so I can follow up. It makes an important point about how motherhood is defined in the American experience (e.g., media, mommy blogs) by white mothers. It's very thoughtful when talking about the way the myth of the Black welfare mom was created, for example, or how singleness looks different for Black mothers because of systemic racism against Black men The chapter I've enjoyed most in this book is the one with the same title as the book, and I've copied her reading list from the back for later so I can follow up. It makes an important point about how motherhood is defined in the American experience (e.g., media, mommy blogs) by white mothers. It's very thoughtful when talking about the way the myth of the Black welfare mom was created, for example, or how singleness looks different for Black mothers because of systemic racism against Black men (e.g., incarceration, unemployment). Singleness is not always a choice, as opposed to what it was, say, for Murphy Brown. It's also strong when she talks about her relationship with her own son, and how she tries to prepare him for being a Black boy by talking about Trayvon Martin's death, but grieves having to spoil his innocence. But it feels like Austin (or an editor?) can't decide whether the book wants to be a memoir about Austin's experience adopting a Black son, or whether it wants to be a bigger commentary about race and motherhood and society at large, as promised in the title. With the exception of the motherhood-so-white chapter above, t's stronger on the memoir side. I also admit to being distracted by the double-spaced pages and frequent copy editing errors.
Bookreporter.com Biography & Memoir – Sep 28, 2019
Author and activist Nefertiti Austin (ETERNITY, ABANDON) recounts her struggles in childhood and her victories as a determined black woman who chose to adopt two children, presenting revelations about the subtleties of institutional racism as it affects black mothers and their kids. Austin was raised for a time by her parents, both of whom battled with poverty and addiction. When those demons got the better of them, she and her brother were taken in by their grandparents in an arrangement that Author and activist Nefertiti Austin (ETERNITY, ABANDON) recounts her struggles in childhood and her victories as a determined black woman who chose to adopt two children, presenting revelations about the subtleties of institutional racism as it affects black mothers and their kids. Austin was raised for a time by her parents, both of whom battled with poverty and addiction. When those demons got the better of them, she and her brother were taken in by their grandparents in an arrangement that she cites as traditional among black families, "calling back to the multigenerational family unit of pre-colonial Africa" and extending into American life because of the many uncertainties and necessities forced on blacks in the years of sharecropping and northern migration. Austin was a bright child, and her grandparents had a stable life, but she never got over her ambivalence about marriage and motherhood imprinted by her relationship with her parents. In her 30s, finding no suitable mate, Austin made a study of formal adoption, discovering that it was less common among blacks because of the extended "family adoption" patterns. She then took classes and eventually connected with her first adopted child, a baby boy she named August. Raising August brought to light many racial stereotypes. Austin found repeated occasions when she had to remind the boy that, because of his skin color, he would be treated differently from others. It was a portentous era that included the headline murders of Trayvon Martin and other black men, and the election of America's first black president. Austin clearly saw how much is taken for granted, and forgiven, for whites that would be condemned in a black person. For example, when Sarah Palin's teenage daughter just happened to get pregnant, there was little comment in the press. Had that been one of the Obama daughters, Austin asserts, there would have been ruinous, race-tinged accusations. Austin adopted a daughter she named Cherish, and helped both children grapple with cultural limitations and expectations imposed on black people: August would be thought of as hypermasculine, Cherish would be vulnerable to racial and sexual microaggression. Both would be considered less attractive, less smart, "less everything." Helping to prove to them that they are loved and lovable is the challenge she has readily accepted. Austin shares valuable lessons, not only about race and culture, but also about adoption in general, single-parent adoption, family cohesion, and the exhausting demands of mothering. MOTHERHOOD SO WHITE, with its exploration of three generations of black American family lore, comprises a sociological survey with threads leading to other significant issues. Most importantly, it can serve as an inspiration as well as a sagely considered advisory for anyone embarking on the path to adoption. Reviewed by Barbara Bamberger Scott
Lynn – Aug 28, 2019
Today's post is on Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender, and Parenting in America by Nefertiti Austin. It is 304 pages long and is published by Sourcebooks. The cover is white with a black mother and her child on the bottom left corner. The intended reader is someone who is interested in adoption, race, equality, and feminism in America. There is some mild foul language, no sex, and no violence in this book. There Be Spoilers Ahead. From the back of the book- In America, Mother = White Today's post is on Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender, and Parenting in America by Nefertiti Austin. It is 304 pages long and is published by Sourcebooks. The cover is white with a black mother and her child on the bottom left corner. The intended reader is someone who is interested in adoption, race, equality, and feminism in America. There is some mild foul language, no sex, and no violence in this book. There Be Spoilers Ahead. From the back of the book- In America, Mother = White That's what Nefertiti, a single African American woman, discovered when she decided she wanted to adopt a Black baby boy out of the foster care system. Eager to finally join the motherhood ranks, Nefertiti was shocked when people started asking her why she wanted to adopt a "crack baby" or said that she would never be able to raise a Black son on her own. She realized that American society saw motherhood through a white lens, and that there would be no easy understanding or acceptance of the kind of family she hoped to build. Motherhood So White is the story of Nefertiti's fight to create the family she always knew she was meant to have and the story of motherhood that all American families need now. In this unflinching account of her parenting journey, Nefertiti examines the history of adoption in the African American community, faces off against stereotypes of single, Black motherhood, and confronts the reality of raising children of color in racially charged, modern-day America. Honest, vulnerable, and uplifting, Motherhood So White reveals what Nefertiti knew all along―that the only requirement for a successful family is one raised with love. Review- I really enjoyed this memoir. I found it moving, interesting, thought-provoking, well-written, and engaging with difficult topics excellently. I really cannot praise this book enough. Austin invites the reader into her life from her grandparents, parents, and her childhood then her adult life and then her children's. Austin is an excellent writer and she is very passionate about her topic. The chapters are short and that works well as I felt that Austin could talk about one thing like her parents or when she starting taking classes to be a foster parent and finish the thought per chapter as she builds a greater narrative of her life. Austin engages with race, gender, and personal expectations with grace and honesty that was refreshing and moving. If you like memoirs or are a fan of her other works then I highly recommend this memoir. I give this memoir a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I was given a copy of this book by a friend.
Megan – Jun 05, 2019
This book could not have come at a better time. I have a friend going through the foster care/adoption process and I realized there was so little I knew about how it worked. Rather than constantly badgering her to explain it to me, I'm glad there is a book that can help do it for her - while also telling a compelling memoir of motherhood that is rarely available on shelves. Nefertiti is a singe, black woman who decided to adopt a black boy through foster care, something that is taboo in the This book could not have come at a better time. I have a friend going through the foster care/adoption process and I realized there was so little I knew about how it worked. Rather than constantly badgering her to explain it to me, I'm glad there is a book that can help do it for her - while also telling a compelling memoir of motherhood that is rarely available on shelves. Nefertiti is a singe, black woman who decided to adopt a black boy through foster care, something that is taboo in the black community and that there are few resources for. As she explains in the first chapter, she is a product of "black adoption" - in which her grandparents cared for her and her brother when their parents were unable to. I really enjoyed reading about choosing to be a mother and retaining an identity as an individual - Nefertiti continues to maintain a career and pursue interests, while juggling the complicated array of meetings, paperwork, and process that comes with foster care/adoption. This has been largely missing for me in memoirs of women that choose to have biological children - and the emphasis here is compassionate, thoughtful approach to having and raising children of color. There are several unique things about the storytelling, including interviews with other black adoptive mothers at the end of the book, which highlights the diverse experiences missing from the white, dominant narrative. Without spoiling the ending, I can see the reasons for why Austin decided to end the way she did, but I also found it to be abrupt and make the story feel more final than it is (as a true story!). There are several parts in which she goes into detail about navigating conversations about race and gender with her adoptive children that were really good examples of how they take place every day in homes for kids of color - and a good reminder that white privilege is defined by not having to have these conversations or think about race growing up. I would have loved to have even more tales of the challenges of everyday child rearing, although I think the vignettes selected were great. This sparked an interest for me in adoption (which has been on my mind for years), and for finding more memoirs of women that have gone through this process. Thanks to NetGalley for the digital ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
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The sculptures of Bodys Isek Kingelez (1948-2015) are imagined architectural propositions and improbable structures for a fairytale urban landscape. Comprised of paper, commercial packaging and the stuff of everyday life, his "extreme maquettes" transform these materials into fantastic visions that encompass civic buildings, public monuments and private pavilions. Born in the Belgian Congo, Kingelez gained international renown following his participation in the landmark 1989 exhibition Magiciens de la Terre at Centre Georges Pompidou and the Grande Halle of the Parc de la Villette, and since that time, his work has been included in numerous global surveys and in several solo presentations. Published to accompany the first retrospective of his work, this volume traces the span of Kingelez's three decade career, from never-before-exhibited early works to sculptures that launched his career in 1989 and the complex and multifaceted cities of later decades, bringing his rarely seen, distinctive oeuvre to international audiences. Featuring stunning new photography of his work, this serves as the most comprehensive volume on the artist to date.
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The Greatest of Africa and the African Diaspora
The greatest thing about Black History Month is the opportunity to become enlightened by the wealth of knowledge now easily accessible, as opposed to the not too distant past, when Black stories were muffled and seemingly deemed irrelevant. Africa has been called the mother of mankind, so the history of those from the African Diaspora is understandably huge.
Jamaica's own Marcus Mosiah Garvey (1887-1940), one of the most widely known advocates for the rights of Black people, once said - Mankind must know their history in order to chart their destiny. On February 7, 1926 the first Negro History Week was founded by American historian, Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson (1875 - 1950) and it was later expanded in 1976, to become Black History Month. In the United Kingdom, Black History Month is celebrated in October each year.
It is a very long journey back in time, and as we sift through a legacy of slavery, suffering, trials and triumphs, precious segments of Africa's and the Black Man's past emerge like newly discovered jewels. This priceless information takes us back to the times of Imhotep (2667 B.C. - 2648 B.C.), who was a poet, an architect and physician-priest. He is best known as the chief architect of the step pyramid at Saqqara - the world's first known monumental stone building.
Another example, is the uncovering of stories found in the Kebar Nagast, or the Glory of Kings, where facts about Makeda, the Queen of Sheba (c. 960 B.C.) also come to light. This beautiful love story about King Solomon of biblical times and his infatuation with Ethiopia's Queen, Makeda, was embedded in this chronicle of the rulers of Ethiopia called Kebar Nagast.
Accounts about great kings like Abraha Al-Ars*ham (d. A.D. 569), an emperor of Ethiopia, whose adoption of Christianity is said to have altered the face of the world, come to the forefront during Black History Month, as does the history of Jamaica's Maroons and their leader, Cudjoe, who around 1730, valiantly rebelled and for 140 years defied white slave owners, finally forcing them to seek a treaty of peace.
There is the untold story of Canadian slavery in 1734 with its poignant tale of Marie-Joseph Angelique who was hung after setting fire to her slave owner's home in Montreal to avoid being sold and to run away. Then of course there was emancipation and its implications for Black slaves all over the western world – and post slavery days, when the dominant society's opinion that Blacks constitute second class citizens became prevalent.
The struggle to obtain basic rights and freedom in a world that claimed equality for all ensued and folk like Marcus Garvey (1887-1940), who founded the United Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) emerged as forerunners to great freedom fighters like Dr Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968).
Black History Month gives the world a chance to learn vast amounts of information, historically ignored in mainstream educational systems. It also facilitates the showcasing of international, national and regional achievements of Blacks in our modern world. - yardFlex
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A method has been developed by means of which the contrast rendition of telescopic systems can be measured using collimated light. The method utilizes an optical-electronic apparatus referred to as "the contrast rendition apparatus model 2" and is designed following the basic principles for such equipment as described in a previous paper. This apparatus is 60 inches long, 30 inches wide, and 65 inches high, and includes an assembly referred to as "the artificial sun." This assembly permits the measurement of the contrast rendition of telescopic systems for the simulated condition of observation in which a bright luminous body may appear to be located near the region under examination. The contrast rendition has been measured for a number of prism and lens erecting telescopic systems for a variety of conditions simulating situations of intended uses for such optical systems. The numerical values of the contrast rendition were found to range from 0 to 93 percent for the optical systems studied.
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Hello there.. So. I was going to either wait for TheFicusWithSuperPowers, the creator of the previous two polls, to make the 2015 poll (but they haven't been active since october 2014) or wait for a dedicated active member to create it... but no one did loll. So here we are.. I'm gonna set the ball rolling.
As the previous years did it, we'll be continuing the tradition of the 10+ point system! 2015 has been a rollercoaster for H!P with Berryz going on an indefinite hiatus, Fukuda Kanon's graduation and 3 new groups popping up onto the surface. Last year's poll saw Ishida Ayumi dance her way to the top to dethrone the now graduated Michishige Sayumi (2013's winner). With over 20 new faces debuting this year, surely they will be a force to be reckoned with.
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Aika and Miki are doing a great job at connecting us foreign fans. Aika's facebook reports and Miki hosting J-Melo recently, that is just too good. Ayumi and Eripon are just great and only getting better as idols. Murota Mizuki, she is just perfect just wish she would be pushed more. Funaki Musubu, finally she made her debut, very much deserved and she will bringing more smiles to everyone with her aura. Manakan, she just so dang moe. Inoue Rei, such an outstanding member doing all sorts of things for H!P and Kobushi. Hama-chan, "the face" of Kobushi. Hirose Ayaka, I'm a late fan of her but she can sing and she is just lovely (and she knows it lol).
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Congratulations to the Princess on becoming the new Queen! Long may she reign!
Gosh.. So hard to decide.. I really want to put Hamachan, Kishimon, Fukuchan, Murotan, Harunan, Maho & Airi in there too.. I'm so in a conflict..
Eripon really moving up & down in my ranking.. I wonder why.. I don't usually put Riho in my list but recently after announcing her graduation, I love her more & more.. most likely because I'm paying more attention to her more now compared to before..
Only ten is horrible T_T I want to include Meimi, Airi, Rina, Mizupon, etc.


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Николай Романович Моло́дченко — советский хозяйственный, государственный и политический деятель, Герой Социалистического Труда.

Биография
Родился в 1927 году в селе Лизогубова Слобода (ныне , Киевская область, Украина). Член КПСС с 1966 года.

С 1947 года — на хозяйственной, общественной и политической работе. В 1947—1987 годах — слесарь-монтажник, бригадир слесарей-монтажников на заводе № 302, бригадир слесарей-монтажников завода «Ленинская кузница» Министерства судостроительной промышленности СССР (Киев, УССР).

Делегат XXIV съезда КПСС.

Умер в Киеве в 2001 году.

Награды и премии
 Указом Президиума Верховного Совета СССР от 25 июля 1966 года присвоено звание Героя Социалистического Труда с вручением ордена Ленина и золотой медали «Серп и Молот».
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By Gareth Beavis published 21 January 15
It's all about a PhonePCTablet now
Windows Phone is dead. Long live Windows (10) phone.
Have you got a Windows Phone? You won't for much longer.
That's not to say you're suddenly going to be one victim in a mass mugging, but that your phone is about to change massively.
You see, Microsoft just killed Windows Phone. Gone. No more. It's an ex-operating system. It won't happen now, nor in the next 6 months, but the countdown has begun on any handset called a Windows Phone.
But in that vacuum Microsoft is sticking Windows 10. The same one on PC, 2-in-1 devices or tablets is coming to your phone, and that's going to bring with it a whole host of new features to play with.
The problem Microsoft has had for so long is it hasn't been able to properly marry up the stuff it does on your desktop with that in your phone. Sure, it had some cloud stuff, but the phone and desktop were still merely awkward cousins.
With so many companies working to streamline services together (something Microsoft has always tried to do better than anyone else with its myriad arms) it seemed odd that you had to jump through hoops to get something on your phone when it was so easy to access on a PC.
The new version of Windows Phone will just be Windows 10. Well, it'll be a Windows 10 phone, but that's as far as the distinction will go.
The big difference you'll notice won't be visual (yes, background images will bleed through the tiles on the home screen, but that's not a massive departure) but cooperative: if you own a Windows PC, your phone will feel a very familiar place (and vice versa).
Microsoft is betting hard that if it gets the 'big' Windows right, selling the smaller version won't be so tricky.
Settings menus will be similar - dragging down and getting more settings to alter, for instance, will appear in both places - and apps will work universally. Outlook will look the same on both devices, although perhaps a little smaller on phones. The Office Ribbon will come to play in the Word app on your handset, with PowerPoint looking as powerfully on point from a wireless beamed presentation on your phone.
This is Microsoft's new vision: encouraging users to buy into its new ecosystem and then keep flipping between devices without noticing anything being lost.
Haven't we seen this before?
The problem is that, purely from a phone buyer's perspective, that's not really a reason to choose a smartphone from Microsoft over one from Apple or HTC. The new tricks are nice, and things like better voice dictation and keyboard upgrades are cool, but it doesn't suddenly have a much better app catalogue, which is the BIG thing Microsoft needs to fix.
And while I keep hearing that apps made for Windows 10 will work on the phone version, Microsoft has yet to properly confirm that. It hasn't made the bold, sweeping gesture on stage to say 'every developer that makes something for the desktop will have also made something for a phone', which is what would really make developers sit up and take notice.
Perhaps that's unfair - as Desire Athow, editor of TechRadar Pro, says: 'It would be prejudicial for them to make that statement at the moment', especially as there's still a long, long road to walk down before Windows 10 makes it out into the hands of the everyday consumer.
But there's very little here that makes me believe that Microsoft has just given Windows Phone (sorry, Windows 10… for phones) the shot in the arm it needed to start being a real consideration against the drives of Android and iPhones being sucked up.
Windows 10 is going to be an excellent mobile OS, in much the same way that Windows Phone 8.1 was really starting to hit its stride. The interface is fun and clean, the functionality strong, and the hardware on offer… not terrible.
But it was clouded by reams of settings, too few apps and underpowered hardware compared to the rest of the market. Windows 10 fixes that to quite a large degree, but it still doesn't push the brand ahead of the market.
Perhaps if Cortana can really be shown as superior to the might of Google Now - quickly becoming scarily unerring in working out speech and intention - Microsoft will have a chance to push its mobile message back into the market.
Windows Phone is dead. Windows 10 is here to take its place by being better, faster and more intuitive than ever before… but that's not going to convince most to switch still.
Gareth Beavis
Global Editor in Chief
Global Editor-in-Chief
Gareth has been part of the consumer technology world in a career spanning three decades. He started life as a staff writer on the fledgling TechRadar, and has grown with the site (primarily as phones, tablets and wearables editor) until becoming Global Editor in Chief in 2018. Gareth has written over 4,000 articles for TechRadar, has contributed expert insight to a number of other publications, chaired panels on zeitgeist technologies, presented at the Gadget Show Live as well as representing the brand on TV and radio for multiple channels including Sky, BBC, ITV and Al-Jazeera. Passionate about fitness, he can bore anyone rigid about stress management, sleep tracking, heart rate variance as well as bemoaning something about the latest iPhone, Galaxy or OLED TV.
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