In this beautifully evocative tale of life in the segregated South, the author of The Last Train North looks back at his "colored" childhood with deep pride, striking honesty, and unusual affection. Soon to be released as a major film from BET Pictures, directed by Tim Reid and starring Richard Roundtree and Phylicia Rashad. Photos.
"A bittersweet story about love, community, and family--and the difference they made in the life of one young man."--"The New York Times Book Review."
Product Details
ONCE UPON A TIME WHEN WE WERE
Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Product Weight: 0.26 lbs
Author: Taulbert, Clifton L.
Publication Date: 1995-05-01
Language: English
Publisher: PENGUIN GROUP
Dewey Decimal Classification: 976.242
Audience Age Group: 18 to UP
Number of Units in Package: 1
ISBN: 9780140244779