"Words can be weapons against injustice," said Richard Wright, whose own words continue to resonate with power and passion. Born in poverty, by age seventeen Wright had seen enough troubles to last a lifetime, yet he managed to follow his dreams, becoming the most important black writer of his time. Today Wright's books are American classics. Westen's unforgettable biography unveils a life more turbulent than any storyteller could create. Casting an unforgiving eye on racial injustices, Wright shocked his readers and burned ...
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"Words can be weapons against injustice," said Richard Wright, whose own words continue to resonate with power and passion. Born in poverty, by age seventeen Wright had seen enough troubles to last a lifetime, yet he managed to follow his dreams, becoming the most important black writer of his time. Today Wright's books are American classics. Westen's unforgettable biography unveils a life more turbulent than any storyteller could create. Casting an unforgiving eye on racial injustices, Wright shocked his readers and burned his soul into American literature.
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