"Breathtaking. . . . Simply reading this book felt like an act of self-care for me—a breath of fresh air." — Erica Lorraine Williams, Anthrodendum
"Breathtaking. . . . Simply reading this book felt like an act of self-care for me—a breath of fresh air." —Erica Lorraine Williams, Anthrodendum
"This is the book that I have been anxiously waiting for. The Pursuit of Happiness is about how electronic media enables a group of middle-class black American women to find peace, love, and friendship outside their geographical space. This novel and innovative ethnography pushes the boundaries of what anthropology can be considered in its broadest definition." — A. Lynn Bolles, author of, Sister Jamaica: A Study of Women, Work, and Households in Kingston
“The Pursuit of Happiness is an engaging book that makes an important contribution to scholarship on tourism in the Caribbean. Bianca C. Williams's vivid language and keen analysis of her respondents are particularly enjoyable, and her interview data—which was obviously collected with care—make for a very rich and interesting read.” — Jafari Allen, author of, iVenceremos? The Erotics of Black Self-making in Cuba
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