40 pages • 1 hour read
Brittney CooperEloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower, Brittney Cooper uses 12 essays to argue that Black women should embrace anger as a constructive, political tool rather than viewing it as negative. Drawing from personal experiences, popular culture, and Black feminist theory, Cooper explores themes such as toxic masculinity, the limitations of white feminism, Black respectability, and the systemic challenges Black women face in areas like love, success, and sexuality. The book includes depictions of and references to racialized violence, violence against women and girls, debilitating use of alcohol, and sexual assault.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
<Eloquent Rage> by Brittney Cooper is praised for its impassioned narrative and incisive analysis of feminism and race, appealing to readers who appreciate candid social critiques. It's lauded for its authenticity but some find the tone occasionally polarizing. Overall, it's a compelling read that sparks important conversations about intersectionality.
Who Should Read Eloquent Rage?
A reader who would enjoy Eloquent Rage by Brittney Cooper is likely interested in feminist literature, social justice, and African American studies. Fans of Roxane Gay’s Bad Feminist and Ta-Nehisi Coates’s Between the World and Me will be captivated by Cooper’s insightful critique and impassioned prose.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Gender / Feminism
Race / Racism
Social Justice