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In A Taste of Reality, Kimberla Lawson Roby follows a determined African‑American woman as she fights blatant workplace discrimination amid an unraveling marriage. The narrative explores the fragile bonds of friendship, the psychological pressures of discrimination, and the personal costs of betrayal. Amid domestic turmoil and professional adversity, the protagonist’s inner strength shines, offering a moving depiction of perseverance and solidarity among women.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Kimberla Lawson Roby
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