Strivers and Other Stories

By Robert J. Williams

Book Overview

Set between the 1920s and the present day, STRIVERS AND OTHER STORIES explores a range of African-American and Southern voices reflecting characters striving towards their versions of the American dream. In 15 stories, we meet teachers and doctors, train porters and factory workers, soldiers and musicians; mothers, fathers, children and spouses; mentors and mentees. With a mix of humor and heart, satire and sentiment, this collection captures their everyday struggles for better lives and their hopes for promising futures.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1941551114
• ISBN13: 9781941551110
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Washington Writers' Publishing House
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"