sissie
first edition, roger straus copy, 1963.
in sissie, john a. williams delves into the complexities of familial bonds and the painful legacies of racism. as sissie joplin lies dying, her estranged children, iris and ralph, return to confront their shared past. while iris has found success as a jazz singer in europe and ralph as a playwright, the scars of their upbringing linger, understood through the struggles of their strong-willed mother. williams masterfully explores the "indignities, cruelties, and deprivations" faced by sissie and the men in her life, illuminating a powerful narrative of survival and resilience. in this poignant family saga, williams offers both a reckoning and a chance for healing.
new york: farrar, straus and giroux. hardcover. book condition: bumping to head and foot of spine, bumping to front board, spine split, toning throughout. good+. jacket condition: chip and mild toning to back panel, chip to front panel, bumping to head and foot of spine, unclipped($4.50). very good++. Item #433
Price: $65.00
