Zami: A New Spelling of My Name

Zami: A New Spelling of My Name is a groundbreaking memoir by Audre Lorde, telling the story of her life as a black, gay woman in the 1950s. It blends history, biography, and myth into a genre Lorde describes as “biomythography.” The book is not just a personal narrative but also a reflection on society, dealing with complex issues such as racism, sexism, and homophobia.