Includes bibliographical references (p. 239-253) and index
Creating community through writing : Maxine Hong Kingston -- The voice of the voiceless : Sandra Cisneros -- An outlaw performer : Dorothy Allison -- Final thoughts -- Appendix 1: Reflections on peace and writing : an interview with Maxine Hong Kingston -- Appendix 2: Spiritual sustenance : an interview with Sandra Cisneros -- Appendix 3: Class, college, and contemporary life : an interview with Dorothy Allison
