Black Boy: Wright, Richard, Wright, Malcolm, Wideman, John Edgar

Black Boy by Richard Wright is a powerful and unforgettable memoir that explores the raw brutality of the Jim Crow South and the sheer desperate will it took to survive as a black boy.

This striking new edition includes a foreword by John Edgar Wideman and an afterword by Malcolm Wright, the author’s grandson, providing additional context and insight into the book's enduring relevance.

Through vivid descriptions of poverty, hunger, fear, abuse, and hatred, Wright recounts his experiences growing up in the woods of Mississippi and his ultimately successful journey north to Chicago, where he forged a new path and began his career as a writer.

With its raw emotion and unflinching honesty, Black Boy is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, literature, or social justice.