Tag Archives: African American

Letter to My Daughter by Maya Angelou

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Current Picks

Letter to My Daughter by Maya Angelou (2008) Letter to My Daughter is a collection of 28 essays on life, faith, motherhood, kindness, and what it means to be human. The pieces are short but are wonderful words of wisdom … Continue reading →

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Kindred by Octavia Butler

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Current Picks

Kindred by Octavia Butler (1979) Dana, a Black woman who lives in the 1970s, suddenly finds herself time-traveling to 1819 Maryland. She is called upon to save the life of young Rufus, son of a hideous slave-owner and her white … Continue reading →

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Them by Nathan McCall

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Current Picks

Them by Nathan McCall (2007) Interesting human introspection story about a changing neighborhood. It makes suburbanites think about other places. As western suburbs of Chicago tear down houses and neighborhoods change, it is everywhere and good to hear about other … Continue reading →

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Run by Ann Patchett

Posted on March 24, 2008 by Current Picks

Run by Ann Patchett (2007) A beautifully written story that proves several themes tied around relationships. A prominent man has raised his son and two adopted African-American sons since his wife’s death years ago. His relationship with his oldest son … Continue reading →

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