An American Story
$40.00
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
18 September 2001
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 |
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| 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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