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Sacred Fire: The QBR 100 Essential Black Books
Sacred Fire The QBR 100 Essential Black Books Author:Max Rodriguez, Angeli Rasbury, Carol Taylor "QBRs evolving canon is a splendid way to begin honoring black artists." Charles Johnson, from the Foreword "From critiques of W. E. B. Du Boiss Black Reconstruction in America to Alex Haleys Roots to Langston Hughess The Ways of White Folks, these short, trenchant essays stimulate and challenge."Booklist "A c... more »elebration of black literature insightful commentary."Ebony "A rich and surprising assortment."American Legacy "Delving into a book is an entertaining and edifying way to celebrate and reflect on the rich tapestry of African American history. A great way to start is with Sacred Fire: The QBR 100 Essential Black Books. Atlanta Journal-Constitution Capturing the full sweep of writing from the diasporafrom Africa tc the Caribbean to AmericaSacred Fire is a soul-stirring collection of provocative analysis on 100 works of literature that have shaped and defined black culture for over 200 years.« less