Synopses & Reviews
In this moving book, 30 of America's best-known writers on race step from behind the curtain of objectivity to turn the spotlight on themselves and bear witness to the racial divide. In this riveting collection of personal stories such luminaries as Robert Coles, Beverly Daniel Tatum, Natalie Angier, Patrica J. Williams, David Bradley, Lisa Dodson, Leonard Pitts, Jr., Jim Schutze, and Jilianne Malveaux reveal the racial hopes, fears, fury, and triumphs of black and white writers of all stripes. Alternatively invigorating, shocking, and inspiring. When Race Becomes Real reveals what it really means to be black--and to be white--in the 21st century.
Review
Booklist's Top of the List Editors' Choice 2002, Adult Books for Young Adults category
Synopsis
A collection of personal stories from America's best-known writers on race discussing race and identity.
Synopsis
Here is a collection of personal stories from America's best-known writers onrace discussing race and identity.
About the Author
Bernestine Singley works as a mediator and consultant. She has been an assistant attorney general in both Massachusetts and Texas and has contributed to a number of anthologies, including Children of the Dream. She lives in Duncanville, Texas.