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Black Boy (P.S.)

By: Richard Wright
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Harper Perennial
ISBN: 0061443085
ISBN-13: 9780061443084
Released: 02 May 2008
RRP: £11.04
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Mind Boggling - By: CK, 28 Jun 2007
I got this book from a friend & enjoyed it.

Story of a young black boy who is just confused about life & everything in general.

Evocative and thought-provoking read... - By: Bad Whippet, 09 Oct 2001
Richard Wright's 'Black Boy' tells of Wright's childhood through to youth in early 1900s south America & his bitter struggle against abject poverty, the racial hatred of white people, a religion forced upon him that offered him neither solace nor faith & a family who didn't understand him. A powerful & raw autobiography that evokes every emotion from great sadness, fear & anger to love, compassion, trust & even humour. Tremendously well written - one of those books you'll find you won't be able to stop reading once you start - alll the more moving for being a true & triumphant account of one boy's life.
The best autobiography I have ever read - By: , 02 May 2001
Richard Wright's story of his life reads like a novel. Wright tells of the hardships he faced growing up in a racist society (South of the USA early 20th century). Although this is a very serious book, it has many humorous moments in it that lighten the mood. The work gives great insight into what it was like to be African American during the era Wright grew up in. This book is a must read.
Interesting read - By: , 04 Jan 2001
Following the life of Richard & his family. Richard is different from the rest of the family because he doesn't beleive in God, & boy does he pay for it. What I liked about Richard is that he stuck to his own views & made something of his life. This book would insirped anyone.