The Wind in the Reeds, (Paperback)

from JFBallenger

Pierce's memoir is a testimony to the importance of family, art, and New Orleans to the African American experience. The book is at it's best when he is describing how these themes play out in his acting career, such as his description of the vibrant group of African American artists and intellec...

from banjo123

I picked up this book because I heard Wendell Pierce speak earlier this fall, and he was terrific. To be honest, Pierce is a better speaker than writer, and so I don't know that I would especially recommend this book. However, Pierce has an interesting story, and I did get something out of the bo...