Someplace Like America
- 276pagine
- 10 ore di lettura
"Updated edition with a new preface and afterword"--Cover.
Questo autore si addentra profondamente nell'identità americana e negli impatti sociali delle crisi economiche, documentando le realtà della gente che lavora dagli anni '80. Il suo corpo di opere è tematicamente collegato da una curiosità su chi siamo come nazione, sollevando spesso profonde domande sulla direzione del paese. Attraverso reportage e riflessioni incisive, la sua scrittura esplora le esperienze vissute dei cittadini americani comuni, offrendo una lente critica sul presente e sul futuro.
"Updated edition with a new preface and afterword"--Cover.
"Debut novel about the matriarch of an outlaw community of cannabis farmers in Northern California's Emerald Triangle who goes missing from her home, and the retired journalist and a burned-out cannabis grower who team up to discover what happened." -- Provided by publisher
In And Their Children After Them, the writer/photographer team Dale Maharidge and Michael Williamson return to the land and families captured in James Agee and Walker Evans's inimitable Let Us Now Praise Famous Men, extending the project of conscience and chronicling the traumatic decline of King Cotton. With this continuation of Agee and Evans's project, Maharidge and Williamson not only uncover some surprising historical secrets relating to the families and to Agee himself, but also effectively lay to rest Agee's fear that his work, from lack of reverence or resilience, would be but another offense to the humanity of its subjects. Williamson's ninety-part photo essay includes updates alongside Evans's classic originals. Maharidge and Williamson's work in And Their Children After Them was honored with the Pulitzer Prize for nonfiction when it was first published in 1990.
A scrupulous and heartfelt analysis of what it was like to be 'a cog in the biggest battle in the Pacific. The New York Post, Required Reading
Exploring the complexities of contemporary American society, this ambitious work by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Maharidge delves into themes of common decency and racial tensions. It presents the struggles of families facing financial hardships due to medical bills and job losses from NAFTA, while also highlighting the unexpected alliances between white supremacists and progressives. Through a rigorous historical lens, the book offers a strikingly honest self-portrait of America today, revealing a reality that challenges conventional perceptions.
California, Multiculturalism, and America's Future
Exploring the lives of four Californians from diverse backgrounds—Black, White, Asian, and Latino—this book delves into their individual searches for a new perspective amid the intense immigration debate. It highlights how their experiences and insights can inform broader national discussions. Accompanied by graphs and maps, the narrative seeks to foster understanding and dialogue in a polarized environment.
Motivated by a haunting graffito in the desert, journalist Dale Maharidge explores the realities of being poor in America in the coming decade, as pandemic, economic crisis and social revolution up-end the country.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning work explores a compelling narrative that intertwines personal stories with broader societal themes. It delves into significant historical events, revealing the complexities of human experience and the impact of these events on individuals and communities. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, the author sheds light on underrepresented voices, making it a profound examination of truth and the human condition. This book stands out for its depth, emotional resonance, and insightful commentary on contemporary issues.