A collection of stories and essays in which Ernest Gaines shares the inspirations behind his books, explains why he became a writer, describes the events from his childhood that shaped his life, and discusses his portrayal of the black experience in the South.
year: 2005
call number/section: 818, 814, 1000
subjects: gaines, ernest j., 1933-, childhood and youth, authors, american, 20th century, biography, african american authors, african americans, american authors, louisiana, social life and customs, california, biography