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Both Flesh and Not: Essays

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Sylvia Brownrigg, author of Both Flesh and Not - A photo of Sylvia Brownrigg, a smiling woman with long dark hair and brown eyes. She is wearing a black dress and a gold necklace.
Both Flesh and Not: Essays - The cover of the book, Both Flesh and Not, by Sylvia Brownrigg. The cover is a black and white photo of a woman's face. The woman is looking down, and her eyes are closed.
A collection of honest, unflinching essays on the complexities of human existence - A group of people of different ages, races, and genders sitting in a circle, talking and laughing.
In her debut collection of essays, Both Flesh and Not, writer and editor Sylvia Brownrigg explores the complexities of human existence with honesty, vulnerability, and wit - A photo of Sylvia Brownrigg sitting at a desk, writing. She is looking up at the camera, and her eyes are full of determination.
These essays are a journey through the landscapes of identity, gender, race, class, family, relationships, love, loss, grief, joy, beauty, pain, and truth - A group of people of different ages, races, and genders standing together, holding hands. They are all smiling, and they look happy and loved.
Brownrigg's writing is both deeply personal and universally resonant - A photo of Sylvia Brownrigg giving a reading to a group of people. She is smiling, and the audience is listening intently.
She writes about the challenges she has faced and the lessons she has learned - A photo of Sylvia Brownrigg sitting on a park bench, talking to a friend. She is laughing, and her friend is listening attentively.
She writes about the things that have broken her and the things that have made her whole - A photo of Sylvia Brownrigg standing in front of a mirror, looking at her reflection. She is smiling, and her eyes are full of tears.
Both Flesh and Not is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it - A photo of Sylvia Brownrigg sitting in a rocking chair, reading a book. She is smiling, and she looks relaxed and content.
It is a book that will make you think, feel, and grow - A group of people of different ages, races, and genders reading books together. They are all smiling, and they look happy and engaged.
It is a book that will remind you that you are not alone - A photo of Sylvia Brownrigg hugging a friend. They are both smiling, and they look happy and supported.