Alone after his mother’s death; homeless in a Minnesota winter; young Gordon struggled to stay in school; working at menial jobs and riding streetcars all night to escape the cold. Refusing to succumb to despair; he instead transformed his anger at poverty and racism into a creative force and went on to break down one barrier after another. He was the first black photographer at Vogue and Life; and the first black screenwriter and director in Hollywood; at the helm of such projects as the award-winning Shaft. And his novel; The Learning Tree; has sold more than a quarter of a million copies.Spanning the major events of five decades; Voices in the Mirror takes readers from Minnesota and Washington; D.C.; to the glamour of Paris and the ghettos of Rio and Harlem. His intimate portrayals of Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini; of the Muslim and African American icons Malcolm X; Elijah Muhammad and Muhammad Ali; of the young militants of the civil rights and black power movements; and of the tragic experiences of the less famous; like the Brazilian youngster Flavio; combine to form an unforgettable story.Gordon Parks’s life is a metaphor for the courageous vision and extraordinary resilience of the African American community; while also serving as a testament to the spirit and generosity that are its hallmarks.
#65113 in Books David H Hackworth 1997-09-01 1997-09-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .84 x 6.00l; .87 #File Name: 0380727420368 pagesHazardous Duty
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy michael d. schoeb1a0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The best writer for his time in my opinion.By K. DancyColonel Hackworth is an American Hero in my eyes. No other writer of military history or it's current state comes close to this man. It is not an easy thing to go "against the grain" like Hackworth did. His front line experience in Korea and Vietnam gives him the right to question the Army's strategy in a modern post 9/11 world. A vivid story teller that holds both the politicians and military accountable and includes solutions as to what needs to be done to correct our global strategy in these uncertain times.I highly recommend all his works.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very Good Read by a true Patriot.By J. DehnelI have been a fan of David Hackworth since reading About Face many years ago. It was a pleasure to read this book of his later adventures.
