ISBN: 9780312241360 - fathering words: the making of an african american writer (7 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Moving beyond the loss of both his father and brother, E.Ethelbert Miller tells the story of how love survived in his family. When Miller was about ten years old, his father told him how he considered leaving his mother. Years later, now a writer and a father, Miller looks back on the simple remark and how it shaped him. In Fathering Words, Miller explores his development as an African American writer, the responsibility of his chosen career, and his ambitions to raise the consciousness of Black people. Miller's poetry often relies on the voices of women. Here in Fathering Words, he has chosen to write his memoir in two voices. He places his sister's voice on the page next to his own. The result is a wonderful duet that tells two stories woven into one. Fathering Words is Miller's moving tribute and a powerful memoir.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Zustand: Very Good. Signed Copy First edition copy. . Good dust jacket. Signed by author on title page.

Softcover. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 176 pages. In Very Good minus condition. Paperback binding. Spine light beige with black and white lettering. Covers have slight wear including mild age toning to the spine and slight rubbing to the joints/edges. Small sticker to the rear. Text block has slight wear including mild age toning to the edges. Illustrated. Advance uncorrected proof. First edition, first printing. Inscribed by the author to Myra Sklarew. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column U, ND-U. 1402741. FP New Rockville Stock.…