Product Details

• Published on: 1998-09-01
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 448 pages

Customer Reviews

Evocative and thought-provoking read...
Richard Wright's 'Black Boy' tells of Wright's childhood through to youth in early 1900s south America and his bitter struggle against abject poverty, the racial hatred of white people, a religion forced upon him that offered him neither solace nor faith and a family who didn't understand him. A powerful and raw autobiography that evokes every emotion from great sadness, fear and anger to love, compassion, trust and even humour. Tremendously well written - one of those books you'll find you won't be able to stop reading once you start - all the more moving for being a true and triumphant account of one boy's life.

The best autobiography I have ever read
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
Following the life of Richard and his family. Richard is different from the rest of the family because he doesn't beleive in God, and boy does he pay for it. What I liked about Richard is that he stuck to his own views and made something of his life. This book would insirped anyone.