Modern American Memoirs

<p><strong>[In] this anthology of well-chosen excerpts by a satisfyingly diverse group of writers....the truth of their lives shines from every beautifully often courageously composed page.</strong>-- <strong><em>Booklist</em></strong></p><p><strong>Packed with superb writing. </strong>-- <strong><em>New York Newsday</em></strong></p><p><em>Modern American Memoirs</em> is a sampling from 35 quintessential 20th century memoirs including contributions from Margaret Mead Malcolm X Maxine Hong Kingston Loren Eisely and Zora Neale Hurston. Supremely written and excellent examples of the art of biography these excerpts present a beautifully wide range of American life.</p>