Crossing Creeks, Bridging Rivers and Laying Cornerstones: Recollections of Ronald Crutcher, Crutcher Ronald
Автор: Crutcher Chris Название: Whale Talk ISBN: 0061771317 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780061771316 Издательство: HarperCollins USA Цена: 1044.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: A brand-new paperback edition of Chris Crutcher’s acclaimed—and frequently banned—novel about a group of outcasts who forge their own paths and form unexpectedly strong friendships, even though all the odds are against them
During this time of intense polarization, Ronald Crutcher's life as a Black leader successfully bridging America's cultural divides offers a compelling story with important lessons for today's thinkers. Born to two parents who never graduated high school, Dr. Crutcher grew up to become a leader at the highest levels of academia and the arts. As a child musician, he met with Coretta Scott King. As an adult educator, he sat at Maya Angelou's holiday table.
But it is Dr. Crutcher's success as a Black intellectual navigating highly charged social issues that makes his story both unforgettable and urgently important. Whether negotiating cancel culture at the University of Richmond, where he serves as President in the heart of the former Confederacy, or teaching Northeast liberals the true meaning of functional diversity, Dr. Crutcher offers an education on life and leadership that none of us can afford to ignore.
Описание: In his memoir, Crossing Creeks, Bridging Rivers and Laying Cornerstones, Ronald Crutcher writes clever and poignant tales of his life -- some funny, some sad, others illuminating -- but all true and timeless. Readers will see a young Tennessee boy, the first in his family to graduate from high school, confront opportunities and obstacles in the post-World War II era. He reveals in subtle ways just how important it is to keep a steady pace, even when pressure seems overwhelming. From the tobacco farms of Williamson County, Tennessee to the bay of Cam Ranh in Vietnam to construction project sites throughout Middle Tennessee, Ronald Crutcher recounts the close calls and behind-the-scenes events that he encountered throughout his life. Perhaps the most challenging of these was his one-year assignment in the Middle East. This book is a sincere recollection of a Southern man's life. It is offered in a humbly written true story that is sure to leave the reader understanding what Ronald Crutcher learned on his journey, and that is that education, friendship, service, family, and loyalty are the most critical components to success.
Автор: Gillis Bryan, Cole Pamela B., Cole Pam B. Название: Chris Crutcher: A Stotan for Young Adults ISBN: 081088562X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780810885622 Издательство: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Рейтинг: Цена: 14995.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Chris Crutcher is a literary icon in the field of young adult literature. With his first book, Running Loose published in 1983, Crutcher established a reputation for giving young adults a voice in realistic fiction. Since then, Crutcher has written a number of books with spot-on depictions of young adults growing through hard times, including Ironman, Whale Talk, Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes, and Stotan In Chris Crutcher: A Stotan for Young Adults, Bryan Gillis and Pam B. Cole examine the life, career, and works of this young adult advocate. This volume opens with a never-before-published comprehensive portrait of the author's life, gleaned from numerous conversations with Crutcher. The authors explore Crutcher's childhood, his adolescent years, his life as an adult, and his career as a family counselor and examine how those experiences became fodder for his stories. The authors also discuss Crutcher's encounters with censorship and his philosophical stance. Gillis and Cole also analyze Crutcher's novels, short stories, and novellas, examining his literary craft and such social themes as bigotry, identity, sexuality, relationships, and loss-themes almost always positioned within a sports story. The most comprehensive study of Crutcher's life and work to date, this book benefits tremendously from the cooperation of Crutcher himself. Generally reserved about private matters, Crutcher talks candidly about his life and how his experiences helped shape his character and his stories. His cooperative spirit gives voice to a book that will appeal not only to teachers and librarians but to students who have been enthralled by the works of this generous writer.
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