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«Soul Stripping» by Paula Charles: Reissue Vernissage
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In der App öffnen«Soul Stripping. The Autobiography of a Go-Go Dancer» is Paula Charles’s autobiography. Raised in the Caribbean, she moved to Switzerland in 1978 at the age of 21. She worked as a Go-Go dancer and started her career as a writer. In a foreign country where Paula faced racism,… «Soul Stripping. The Autobiography of a Go-Go Dancer» is Paula Charles’s autobiography. Raised in the Caribbean, she moved to Switzerland in 1978 at the age of 21. She worked as a Go-Go dancer and started her career as a writer. In a foreign country where Paula faced racism, sexism, and exploitation by the ruling class, she found herself in situations that tested her self-worth and very existence. «Soul Stripping» recounts her experiences working in the Swiss nightlife and serves as a testament to Paula’s resistance and her struggles for a better life, love, and acceptance. Paula Charles has published several books and has, amongst other, been a columnist for «Fabrikzeitung». Her writings covered topics such as race, identity, and social justice, known for her incisive critiques and passionate calls for change. Besides her writing, Paula Charles has long fought as an activist for the rights and recognition of marginalized groups in Switzerland. She lives and works in Zurich. «Soul Stripping» was first published in 1995 by Limmat Verlag under the Title «Go, Josephine, go». This year, Paula Charles has reissued the book as a self-published edition. She is celebrating this second release at Rote Fabrik with a reading of her book, followed by an Apéro. Introduction: Madafi Long Pierre Reader: Paula Charles Moderation: Jovita dos Santos Pinto ----- Vernissage zur Neuauflage: Moderierte Lesung & Apéro «Soul Stripping. The Autobiography of a Go-Go Dancer» ist die Autobiographie von Paula Charles. In der Karibik aufgewachsen, kam sie 1978, mit 21 Jahren, in die Schweiz. Sie arbeitete als Go-Go-Tänzerin und begann zu schreiben. In einem fremden Land, in dem Paula mit Rassismus, Sexismus und Ausbeutung durch die herrschende Klasse konfrontiert war, fand sie sich in Situationen wieder, die ihr Selbstwertgefühl und ihre Existenz auf die Probe stellten. Ihr Buch erzählt von der Arbeit im Nachtleben und ist gleichzeitig ein Zeugnis von Paulas Widerstand und ihren Kämpfen für…