Lorraine Hansberry: The Life Behind a Raisin in the Sun - by Charles J Shields (Hardcover)

Lorraine Hansberry's life story is a passionate tale of an American playwright who fought against racism, sexism, and classism in her personal and professional life.

This biography by Charles J.

Shields offers a detailed account of Hansberry's life, exploring the parts of her life that have escaped public knowledge.

The book provides insight into Hansberry's fight for peace and nuclear disarmament, her dependence on her white husband, and her embrace of communism during the Cold War. The biography also sheds light on the identity issues that Hansberry struggled with, including class, sexuality, and race, which are still relevant today.

Through previously unpublished interviews and private correspondence, Shields provides a nuanced portrait of Hansberry's life, capturing her full complexity. This biography is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, literature, or social justice.

It offers a fresh perspective on an important figure in American culture and sheds new light on the context and significance of A Raisin in the Sun, one of the most widely anthologized and performed plays of the American stage.