Breaking the Ocean
Book • 2019
Breaking the Ocean is Annahid Dashtgard's memoir chronicling her experiences as an immigrant growing up in a predominantly white town, navigating racism, and finding pathways toward healing and activism.
The book explores themes of identity, intergenerational trauma, and the author's transformation from personal wounds to social justice work.
It blends personal narrative with reflections on community, belonging, and reconciliation, offering readers an intimate account of resilience.
Dashtgard's storytelling connects emotional honesty with broader critiques of systemic racism and the need for collective repair.
The memoir established her voice and credibility, which informs her subsequent leadership writing and consulting.
The book explores themes of identity, intergenerational trauma, and the author's transformation from personal wounds to social justice work.
It blends personal narrative with reflections on community, belonging, and reconciliation, offering readers an intimate account of resilience.
Dashtgard's storytelling connects emotional honesty with broader critiques of systemic racism and the need for collective repair.
The memoir established her voice and credibility, which informs her subsequent leadership writing and consulting.
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