A Piece of Mine: Stories

by J. California Cooper

Book Overview

The extraordinary debut short story collection from the award-winning author of Family and Life is Short But Wide.

"In its strong folk flavor, Cooper's work reminds us of Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston ... It is a delight to read." --Alice Walker, Pulitzer Prize winner and bestselling author

"The label 'short' story is a woefully inadequate description of these intensely, explicitly moral tales. 'Parable'...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385420870
• ISBN13: 9780385420877
• Release Date: December 1991
• Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.2" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Now that's what I call writing!

I borrowed this book from a friend, and I am upset that I have let this treasure sit in my apartment for 2 months without reading it. This book is awesome! The writing is simple, wisdom-filled and flavorful! Without making her characters heroic, you find yourself admiring them, because they are so human... full of good, but full of frailties at the same time. I didn't want this book to end, and I'm about to order any book of hers that I can get my hands on. Ms. Cooper is a good writer, with an obvious love and respect for her craft. More than that, without being preachy she manages to impart insight into human nature. I loved this book! The book and the woman who wrote it are classics!

A Piece of Mine

I'm enjoying the work of J.California Cooper more and more. I've never been one to read short stories but I'm hooked now. Each story touch my heart and reminds me of someone I know. I feel as if I'm sitting on the porch talking to my grandmother when I read some of these stories. So heartwarming. God's Blessings.

TOO SHORT!

A MUST READ! I found myself recognizing someone in every story. I then recommeded the book to my mother, who has now just started on "FAMILY". It is such a blessing to be able to read, share, and compare these stories with Mom. Some of our own stories caused the both of us to raise eyebrows, and blush. Thank You MS COOPER for bringing Mom and I together with LOVE, TRUTH, AND LAUGHTER.

This book is great!

If you like short stories, and down-home stories, this is a must read! Ms. Cooper takes you back with her stories and it's easy to place yourself in the characters she writes about. Very short book, you'll finish it in no time!

Excellent

This book is a must read for anyone who loves short stories. The opening story is one that I never tire of reading. J.C. Cooper reminds me of my grandmother with her style of storytelling. I am transported to my youth when I read her material and the characters actually seem to be people I know and have spent time with.