Because You Were Chosen

Because You Were Chosen by Ivory Bennett is a memoir published by Ivory Kierston Bennett on September 12, 2017. This edition spans 56 pages and is presented in English. The work reflects on Ivory’s experiences over seventeen years in the foster care system, shaped significantly by her mother’s mental health challenges. Each movement in this choreopoem is dedicated to the lessons learned from her mother, both directly and indirectly.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of personal growth and resilience within the context of family and cultural influences. The memoir delves into themes of literature and poetry, offering insights into the complexities of relationships and the impact of one’s upbringing. This work marks the beginning of Ivory Bennett’s literary journey, with plans for future publications that will further explore her experiences and reflections.
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Because You Were Chosen is Ivory Bennett’s first published memoir. Ivory spent seventeen years in the foster care system due to her mother’s extreme mental illnesses – each movement in this choreopoem is dedicated to the sacred lessons her mother was able to teach her, both directly and indirectly. This brief work is the first of many that Ivory plans to publish. Ivory Bennett graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2014 with a dual degree in Africana Studies and English Literature with a minor in Theatre Arts (Performance).
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