s William Styron

Feb 14, 2024 | paragoulddailypress.com | Jamie Stiehm |s William Styron |Norman Mailer

You're born poor in Harlem, the oldest son, and hit the streets in the Depression doing errands and odd jobs. Your father gives you a dime to get kerosene. You fall on the ice, losing the dime. Your father beats you. He says you're ugly. Your mother is your salvation. You help her with baby after baby. Your father works in a factory and as a church minister on Sunday. You're a preacher's son and preach to young people. You love when the church rocks and sings the power and glory.

Feb 8, 2024 | journal-news.net | Jamie Stiehm |Norman Mailer |s William Styron

James Baldwin’s 100th Year: A Literary ProphetYou’re born poor in Harlem, the oldest son, and hit the streets in the Depression doing errands and odd jobs. Your father gives you a dime to get kerosene. You fall on the ice, losing the dime. Your father beats you. He says you’re ugly. Your mother is your salvation. You help her with baby after baby. Your father works in a factory and as a church minister on Sunday. You’re a preacher’s son and preach to young people.