An American Story by Debra J. Dickerson - ISBN: 9780385720281
Paperback
From sharecropper’s daughter to Harvard lawyer, a courageous journey of self-discovery.

An American Story

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  • Paperback

    304 pages

  • Release Date

    18 September 2001

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Summary

A profoundly courageous and insightful memoir, An American Story documents the events that have shaped journalist Debra Dickerson’s conscience.

The daughter of former sharecroppers, Dickerson never imagined she would emerge from her squalid St. Louis neighborhood to become an acclaimed journalist with a Harvard Law degree. A constant reader and a straight-A student, nevertheless Dickerson’s lack of confidence kept her from accepting the many colleges offers she received. Instead she e…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780385720281
ISBN-10:0385720289
Author:Debra J. Dickerson
Publisher:Random House USA Inc
Imprint:Random House USA Inc
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:304
Release Date:18 September 2001
Weight:254g
Dimensions:203mm x 131mm x 17mm
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Critics Review

“Breathtaking… It is a startling thing to hear an American speak as frankly and un-selfservingly about race.”–The New York Times Book Review”[Dickerson’s] willingness to bare herself on these pages is more of a patriotic act than all her years in military service.”–Newsday“Debra J. Dickerson… analyzes [her life] with the ferociousness of her intellect and the humility of her heart.”–Ms.

About The Author

Debra J. Dickerson

Debra J. Dickerson lives in Washington, D.C.

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