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Black Boy: American Hunger: A Record of Childhood and Youth
Black Boy American Hunger A Record of Childhood and Youth
Author: Richard Wright
Originally published in 1945, this autobiography -- the story of Wright's Southern childhood, up to the time when he left Memphis for Chicago -- is considered by many critics to be his most important work. Richard Wright grew up in the woods of Mississippi amid poverty, hunger, fear, and hatred. He lied, stole, and raged at those around him;...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780060929787
ISBN-10: 0060929782
Publication Date: 9/1/1998
Pages: 419
Rating:
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 38 ratings
Publisher: Perennial
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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This is a great book for high school aged students. It can be read in social studies or English classes.
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The book Black Boy is about the author's journey from Mississippi to Chicago during the Jim Crow period. Black Boy shows how a common black person went through his daily life. Richard Wright wanted to strive for more knowledge during that time period, but his obtaining that knowledge was limited because of his race. A must read for anyone interested in this sad time of our history.
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American autobiography. Great coming of age story. An enduring story.
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Classic text read in many college courses, and for good reason.
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excellent autobiography


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