My One Good Nerve

By Ruby Dee

Book Overview

This exuberant collection of writings is based on Dee's long-running, one-woman show, and provides many glimpses into her memories and convictions.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1620457784
• ISBN13: 9781620457788
• Release Date: October 1998
• Publisher: Trade Paper Press
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Ruby Dee is not only a wonderful actress, but a very engaging writer......

I read this book after reading "In The Life Together," the book that Dee and her (late) husband, Ossie Davis, wrote together. Most people know Ruby Dee as a beautiful, beautiful actress in films like "A Raisin in the Sun." She is also a funny, touching and very compelling wriiter. "My One Good Nerve" is a collection of short stories, poems and reflections, ranging in subject matter from racism to love. Dee also writes tributes to late, great legends like Marvin Gaye and Diana Sand (an actress who starred with her in "A Raisin in the Sun"). This book made me laugh, cry and really think. Ruby Dee's writing style is incomparable to any I have ever read. She is, both, whimsical and insightful. Ruby isn't afraid to frankly speak about racial violence, lust and family dynamics. I really think that more people should become more familiar with her as a writer, if they haven't already. I was really surprised that there weren't other reviews of this marvelous book. It is a quick read and very engaging. Read it today......