Thank you for this review. Wright’s autobiography and novels are part of my library. Did you know later in life, when he was sick & dying, and living in Paris he wrote hundreds of Haiku? His daughter compiled his Haiku into a book.
His life story seems interesting and inspiring. But I had to read Native Son in high school and it was pure Communist propaganda. Didn’t make me a fan of his literary output.
You're an excellent writer and your reviews are always evocative and engaging. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for this review. Wright’s autobiography and novels are part of my library. Did you know later in life, when he was sick & dying, and living in Paris he wrote hundreds of Haiku? His daughter compiled his Haiku into a book.
His life story seems interesting and inspiring. But I had to read Native Son in high school and it was pure Communist propaganda. Didn’t make me a fan of his literary output.
I feel fortunate to have found your Substack, Joel. Your writing is clear and enlightening; the books you cover eye- and mind-expanding. Thank you!
Have the book, recommend it others.
It's astonishing that his grandmother would discourage him from learning to read. Mine was exactly the opposite, since she was a published author.
Hello Joel. I had not heard of American Hunger by Richard Wright. I will check that out next! Thank you, as always, for the fantastic book reviews. :)
And now I am EXTRA interested in this book because it is NOT available on Kindle, lol.
OK, I need to read this.
One more book on the mile-high stack!
I read his chapter in The God that Failed, and it was memorable.
Thanks for sharing your list!