Tagebücher & Memoiren

This is one of the stories inspired by a childhood journey with my family from Raga to Wau, towns in western Bahr el Ghazal in the southern part of the Sudan in 1987. What had prompted me to write the memoir had been the events that had followed the South Sudanese attainment of a sovereign state. This is a story that depicted what was sought after even before my birth. I came along and joined the march to demand for equal status. For me most parts of the story had been tough. In my writing, I had to take an expedition of self-composure. I had to take my forethought into an anticipated future and come back to write with that visualization. I had to withdraw my sentiment from what could call for vengeance and speak up for what the child had stood for. Within it is a reflective memoir about the power of a good cause and a family who believed in the triumph of the people. In their enactment, they raised a child within a time disguised by war and social discords. In a subtle journey along the lines of family relations and social associations, the story evolved.

Erweisen wir unseren Mitmenschen gegenüber Respekt und Wertschätzung? Sind der Charakter eines Menschen und die Solidarität untereinander weniger wert als die Höhe des Bankguthabens eines Einzelnen? Woran glauben wir? Welche Folgen kann das Schweigen in einer konformistischen Gesellschaft auslösen?Viele ernsthafte Fragen, denen der Berliner Autor Rainer Grebe auf humorvolle Weise nachgeht. Für ihn sind die autobiografischen Anekdoten ein Blick in den Spiegel und damit auf Ereignisse, die ihn auf unterschiedliche Weise berührt haben. Als Gesamtberliner hält er den Spiegel aber auch seinen Lesern hin, um Probleme aufzuzeigen, die uns im Alltag immer wieder begegnen.

Willi Kraning blickt auf ein bewegtes Leben zurück: Als Heranwachsender erlebt er die Nazi-Diktatur mit, steht am Tag nach der Pogromnacht von 1938 mit seinem Vater vor der zerstörten, noch rauchenden Synagoge in Hagen. Auch die furchtbaren Bombennächte, die er als Kind miterlebte, hinterlassen einen bleibenden Eindruck.Kurz vor Ende seines Theologiestudiums in Paderborn meldet sich Kraning freiwillig für den Dienst in der DDR. 1956 wird er in Magdeburg zum Priester geweiht. Für das DDR-Regime wird er schnell zu einem unbequemen Gegenüber, doch einschüchtern lässt er sich nicht. Als er einen Antrag für ein Reisevisum stellt, wird ihm klargemacht: Wenn er ausreist, darf er nicht mehr in die DDR zurück - er entscheidet sich ganz bewusst dafür zu bleiben und sieht seine Heimat Hagen siebzehn Jahre lang nicht.Während der Revolutionszeit im Herbst ¿89 lebt und arbeitet Pfarrer Kraning in Genthin und ist maßgeblich an der Organisation der Friedensgebete beteiligt. Trotz der Anwesenheit der Stasi in der Kirche und den bereitstehenden Wasserwerfern in der Stadt bleibt alles friedlich. Dass die DDR ohne Blutvergießen untergeht, ist nicht allein den mutigen Menschen zu verdanken, meint der Autor, hier hatte auch Gott seine Hand im Spiel.

SUNDAY TIMES MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023MOJO BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023A ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023AN UNCUT BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023A VARIETY MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023One of the few indisputable geniuses of pop music, Sly Stone is a trailblazer who created a new kind of music, mixing Black and white, male and female, funk and rock; penned some of the most iconic anthems of the 1960s and 70s, from "Everyday People" to "Family Affair"; and electrified audiences with a persona and stage presence that set a lasting standard for pop culture performance. Yet he has also been a cautionary tale, known as much for how he dropped out of sight as for what put him in the spotlight in the first place. As much as people know the music, the man remains a mystery. In Thank You, his much-anticipated memoir, he's finally ready to share his story - a story that many thought he'd never have the chance to tell. Written with Ben Greenman, who has written memoirs with George Clinton and Brian Wilson among others, Thank You will include a foreword by Questlove. The book was created in collaboration with Sly Stone's manager Arlene Hirschkowitz. "For as long as I can remember folks have been asking me to tell my story," says Stone. "I wasn't ready. I had to be in a new frame of mind to become Sylvester Stewart again to tell the true story of Sly Stone. It's been a wild ride and hopefully my fans enjoy it too."

Ballerina Kittina is back! And she brought a friend! Poulette, the dancing chicken, photobombs while Ballerina Konora and Kittina offer advice in this highly entertaining book for aspiring young ballet dancers. The mother-daughter team of Once Upon a Dance talks technique, ballet goals, and choreographic process, plus straight talk on how to prepare for a ballet career. Falling into Dance follows Dance Stance, winner of three first-place book awards and a Kirkus Reviews Starred Review.

"James Alan Riley's Uncertain Mythologies reverberates with a profound sense of time, rooted in the tangible experiences that form and inform our everyday lives. The collection embraces the interplay of light and shadow, life and death, where "the shadows add depth to the light," infusing depth into ordinary moments. Uncertain Mythologies blurs temporal boundaries and echoes timeless themes while holding the present in the light and shadows of the past. "The first section is lush with landscape, haunted by the past and home. These poems radiate like 'the blue / pilot light from the gas furnace / flickering beneath the floor,' an ephemeral feeling that quietly persists throughout the book as it raises questions of mortality, legacy, and the fleeting nature of time. Riley's words embody both the wisdom of age and the innocence of youth, probing how time shapes our lives, as in the poem 'Photograph,' where '[t]he child does not understand / what is happening but the old man does.' "Transitioning effortlessly from introspective moments to expansive landscapes, the poems traverse spaces from the kitchen to the porch, from starry skies to the interior of a Vista Cruiser, inviting readers to ponder how the past informs the present. Yet, amidst contemplation, there's a persistent reminder of the duality of human existence. Riley's book is full of blooming: from hydrangeas in need of pruning to 'the blood at the bottom of the pool / blossoming like a dark flower.' Where knockout roses bloom, they will also be cut and carried indoors. Riley uses these undercurrents to examine emotions, as in 'Grief": We sometimes find ourselves in strange and unexpected places, confused by the ambient light, the weight of water in our hands. "The liminal space between who we are now and who we have been is the crux of the brilliance in these poems. "The second section ushers in music and stories, calling to us through brush and leaves in need of clearing like a 'song in the tall grass calls our name.' These poems contain voices that harmonize the body with the natural world, the passing of time with living in the moment. In 'Six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello,' Riley's lyrical movements shift us between now and then, a past that accompanies our present... "As the collection progresses, the poet's voice transforms, as if the child from the first section has become the 'old man' who now thrives with grandchildren, driving them to school, taking them to Florida, navigating a changing world with wisdom and humor. Uncertain Mythologies culminates in a contemplation on life's cyclical nature, urging the reader to consider how we live in a present moment that is haunted-yet buoyed-by the past. Riley ends with a look towards the future, a return to the earth [in] 'Planting the Trees'... "In Uncertain Mythologies, Riley proves himself a modern-day mythmaker with poems that are both timely and timeless. Spend the afternoon with these poems and let them ask of you: 'Did you spend your time wisely?' It will be time well spent."-Sarah McCartt-Jackson, author of Stonelight and Calf Canyon

If you are looking to learn more about perspective then this is the book for you. It shows the point of view of life through a young girl. A lot of people do not like to hear the truth so she decides to tell it anyway. You may begin to question yourself the further you get into the story. Some things may even sound familiar or seem relatable. Being both sympathetic and an empath is a gift and a curse and you will learn more about that. The truth did not set her free but it did give her a reason to write. The purpose of this story is to help others understand the perspective and how different it is for each and every individual.

Within the gentle embrace of bouquets of falling leaves and the soft pearls of bashful innocence, embark on a journey aboard a pain-hued train that winds through the clouds. This enchanting odyssey breathes life into once-disillusioned hearts and celebrates a body reclaimed from the depths of adversity.For years, Alessandra has poured her soul into the pages of this collection - thoughts, poems, and essays that resonate with the echoes of rekindled dreams and the unfiltered authenticity of her heart and soul. Think Me Back to Life invites you to explore the whispers of what could have been, etched with the raw sincerity that emanates from the depths of her being.In this lyrical voyage, where beauty intertwines with pain, words become vessels of transformation, breathing life into the most profound emotions. Join Alessandra on a quest for renewal, where the written word serves as a powerful catalyst for the rebirth of the spirit.

These journal accounts of life as a trauma specialist in Kenya, Eritrea and Uganda present poignant, engrossing yet disturbing view of African life. In shocking detail, HIV/AIDS deaths, inhuman treatment of the mentally ill, forced military conscription, brutal attacks by warring insurgencies, the fate of AIDS orphans and government control of the people are all noted in detail.In contrast to the horrors witnessed, the descriptions of the beautiful scenery, flowers, and animals depict another side of African life. Details of family life, education, customs, and language are also included. The role of missionary sisters and priests and the church is emphasized and explained.

Embark on a spiritual journey in the pages of The Book within a Book and draw profound insights from life after loss, including uncovering a higher spirit with divine guidance.In the dead of night, a torrential tidal wave of words flooded into Debra Steele's mind, like a faucet on full blast that could not be shut off. At dawn's light, Debra decided to commit the thoughts to paper, and The Book within A Book emerged. Sharing insights on love, faith, health, friendship, family, and strength, The Book within A Book takes readers on a rousing journey beyond the confinements of ordinary existence. Having lost loved ones at a young age, Debra understands the heartbreak that follows tragedy all too well. Sharing her experience and revelations, Debra aims to uncover your higher spirit with divine guidance.Written especially for people struggling to understand how to cope after devastating grief and loss, The Book within A Book puts an arm around those souls searching for answers. This memoir and guide aims to help people of all backgrounds and ages in their pursuit of peace and meaning. If you're feeling lost and looking for a reason to have hope, then embrace The Book within A Book and explore what it truly means to have life's answers.

In The Sum of Me, Mark Brundage Odom embarks on a journey of introspection, delving into the whirlwind of emotions surrounding the revelation of his biological father. Anchored by his stepfather's love and name because of his mother's silence, Odom's curiosity about his origins grows over time, fueled by subtle disparities within his family.In his fifth decade, Odom's quest leads him to unearth the long-buried secrets of his biological father's identity, resulting in a transformative revelation. Through chronicling his experiences, he confronts many emotions, reflecting on the gratitude and bewilderment of finally uncovering the answers he sought for so long. Yet, he continues questioning why his family kept this knowledge from him for years.Despite the heartache and hope woven throughout his story, Odom's journey resonates with a profound sense of purpose, recognizing its universal relevance. He seeks to shed light on his experience, offering solace and guidance to those navigating similar quests for understanding, ultimately embracing the intricate tapestry of his identity.

A Country Doctor's JourneyA Country Doctor offers a vivid account of rural healthcare through the eyes of Dr. John Tracy, a long-time family physician practicing in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Follow his journey moving his practice out of a large urban city, to discovering the value of old timey house calls, to learning the pace of life in a farming community. Each anecdote, from funny stories to life-and-death dramas, provides a glimpse into the multifaceted world of a rural physician.As Dr. Tracy navigates through the subtleties of healthcare delivery in a tight-knit community, he unveils the evolving landscape of medicine, entwined with the threads of tradition and dangers of depending too much on information technology. His engaging narrative serves as a testament to the enduring importance of human connection in the face of modern business medicine. A Country Doctor is a poignant exploration of the complexities of healthcare, revealing the profound impact of community and technology on the noble art of healing.Get your copy of A Country Doctor today!

Der Versuch einer Tochter, am Erbe der Mutter nicht zu ersticken Als Marlen Hobrack sich daranmacht, den Nachlass ihrer Mutter zu bewältigen, winkt ihr kein Einfamilienhäuschen, keine hübsche Altbauwohnung. Sondern ein Berg von Schulden und Dingen, die am Lebensende einer Arbeiterin bleiben: Steppdecken, Vitaminpräparate, Putzmittel, Fotos. Wie in Chiffren hat sich ihre Mutter in sie eingeschrieben. Analytisch und radikal ehrlich legt Marlen Hobrack die Tiefenschichten ihrer Mutter frei - auch in sich selbst - und stellt gesellschaftliche Fragen, die uns alle betreffen: Was verraten die Dinge, die Menschen horten, über das, was sie im Leben wirklich brauchen? Bewältigen Frauen ihre Traumata durch Konsumsucht? Wie schreibt sich das Trauma unserer Eltern durch ein Erbe in uns fort? Dieses Buch ist ein doppelter Verrat. Ein Verrat an der Ikone der Mutter und an den Ikonen der Konsumgüter, die uns ein Leben lang begleiten - um uns nach unserem Tod auf gemeinste Weise bloßzustellen.

Copyright is everywhere. Your smartphone incorporates thousands of items of intellectual property. Someone owns the reproduction rights to photographs of your dining table. At this very moment, battles are raging over copyright in the output of artificial intelligence programs. Not only books but wallpaper, computer programs and cuddly toys are now deemed to be intellectual properties - making copyright a labyrinthine construction of laws covering almost all products of human creativity.Copyright has its roots in eighteenth-century London, where it was first established to limit printers' control of books. Principled arguments against copyright arose from the start and nearly abolished it in the nineteenth century. But a handful of little-noticed changes in the late twentieth century concentrated ownership of immaterial goods into very few hands.Who Owns This Sentence? is an often-humorous and always-enlightening cultural, legal, and global history of the idea that intangible things can be owned, and makes a persuasive case for seeing copyright as an engine of inequality in the twenty-first century.

'With the emotion of poetry, the narrative of a novel, and the truth of experience, bell hooks weaves a girlhood memoir you won't be able to put down-or forget. Bone Black takes us into the cave of self-creation' Gloria Steinem

This remarkable work is the outcome of a loving and determined effort by Leah Sherry to learn and record her father's story of amazing courage strength and resilience in the face of unspeakable cruelty. She also recounts her mother's own terrible wartime experiences, in a supposedly civilized Europe. On a more heartwarming note, Leah describes the rewarding life her parents, Maier and Otilia, went on to make in Israel. This is set against an account of the endless struggles of the new Jewish state, including the wars in which Maier fought. But this book is much more than that. Leah has also labored to comprehend the undying evil that so blighted her parents' young lives - antisemitism. After a successful career as an engineer and a lawyer, Leah has thrown herself with characteristic energy into learning new subjects, such as history and genetics, to understand all she could of the ancient prejudice against Jews and of the pseudoscience used in modern times to try to justify it, and to learn about the technological means to persecute Jews in the name of science. With impressive thoroughness, Leah has broadened her account to describe the many, many places and times, to this day, where humanity has given way to intolerance and bigotry. She completes her story with a heart-felt plea for us all to learn history's terrible lessons.

Ich fange heute mit einem Blog an. Das fällt mir einigermaßen schwer, denn ein Blog hat drei Eigenschaften, die ich eigentlich nicht habe: Unkorrigierbarkeit, Regelmäßigkeit und Außenwirkung. Wie soll das gehen? Meine bisherige Schriftstellerexistenz ist eine einzigartige Geschichte der Erfolglosigkeit. Wie schreibt man einen Blog, an dem die Leute oder gar Lektoren wie Honig kleben bleiben? Der pornographische oder verfassungswidrige Weg scheidet für mich aus. Ich kann nicht meine Körpersekrete aufs Papier kleben. Es geht nicht. Und ich stehe zu meinem Staat. Ich habe sie gesehen, die Staaten, in denen eine Gewehrkugel mehr galt als das Leben, das sie auslöschten. Ich war da, als die Soldateska des 30-jährigen Krieges das Land vergewaltigte. Was also bleibt mir für einen Blog? Ich weiß es noch nicht. Doch ich lagere jetzt schon Konserven im Keller.

Dieses Buch ist das packende Zeugnis von Leutnant Helmut Tödter (*1921 - 2003), einem jungen Offizier aus Düsseldorf, dessen Mut, Entschlossenheit und Menschlichkeit ihn durch die Wirren des Zweiten Weltkriegs und über die Grenzen seiner eigenen Vorstellungen von Pflicht und Ehre führten.Von Afrika über die italienischen Alpen ins Rheinland"Die verlorenen Jahre" schildert die dramatische Flucht Tödters im Mai 1945 von Bozen in Südtirol über die schroffen Gipfel der Alpen zurück in seine Heimat. Mit nur 24 Jahren orchestriert er einen waghalsigen und lebensgefährlichen Plan. Seine Geschichte beginnt jedoch weit früher, im heißen Sand Afrikas, wo Tödter dem sicheren Untergang des Afrika-Corps nur knapp entkommt. Seine Flucht in einer der letzten Maschinen aus Tunis, die trotz eines brennenden Motors sicher in Sardinien landete, markiert den Beginn einer Reihe schicksalhafter Ereignisse.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Die Authentizität dieses von Tödter selbst verfassten Berichts aus dem Zweiten Weltkrieg wird durch original Feldpost und Fotografien untermauert.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Die FluchtZurück in Italien, sieht sich Tödter als frisch beförderter Leutnant und Kommandeur einer Flak-Batterie mit der Auflösung der deutschen Linien konfrontiert. In einem Akt der Verzweiflung und des Mutes sprengt er die Geschütze am Po, um seine Einheit vor dem sicheren Untergang zu bewahren. Diese Entscheidung, die ihm beinahe das Leben kostete, rettete über 100 Männer vor dem sicheren Tod oder der Gefangenschaft.Die anschließende Odyssee durch das vom Krieg zerrissene Italien, vorbei an amerikanischen Panzern und durch einen SS-Kontrollposten, ist nicht nur eine Geschichte von Furchtlosigkeit und Verzweiflung, sondern auch von Menschlichkeit inmitten des Grauens. Tödters Entscheidung, sich in Bozen der deutschen Militärkommandantur zu stellen, und was ihn daraufhin erwartete zeugen von einem Kriegsende, das von Chaos und Widersprüchen geprägt war. Tödter entschließt sich zur Flucht über die Alpen, verkleidet in Bauerntracht und ohne jegliche militärische Insignien. Die Begegnungen mit hilfsbereiten Einheimischen und die Nächte in Berghütten unterstreichen die tiefgründige Botschaft des Buches: Selbst in den dunkelsten Zeiten findet sich Menschlichkeit.Die unscharfe Trennung von "Richtig" und "Falsch""Die verlorenen Jahre" ist mehr als ein authentischer Kriegsbericht; es ist das Porträt eines jungen Mannes, der sich in den extremen Situationen immer wieder fragt, was richtig und was falsch ist. Die Reflexion über den Sinn des Krieges, die Ablehnung eines unmenschlichen Regimes und der unbedingte Wille, das Leben seiner Leute zu retten, machen dieses Buch zu einem eindringlichen Appell an die Menschlichkeit. Es ist ein wertvoller Beitrag zur Geschichte des Zweiten Weltkriegs, der Leser dazu einlädt, über die Grenzen von Gut und Böse, Freund und Feind hinauszudenken. Es fordert uns auf, die menschliche Dimension des Krieges zu erkennen und zu verstehen, dass Geschichte aus den Geschichten von Einzelnen besteht, deren Mut und Entscheidungen die Welt in kleinen, aber bedeutenden Weisen formen. Dieses Buch zeigt auf, dass in Zeiten größter Not die Menschlichkeit das stärkste Band ist, das uns verbindet.Mut liegt oft in der Fähigkeit, gegen den Strom zu schwimmen und sich für das zu entscheiden, was man im tiefsten Inneren für richtig hält.

El abuso es ofensivo y duro, pero empeora si se mantiene en secreto o se habla de ello en términos benignos. Ya sea que usted sea el abusado, el abusador, un ser querido o un consejero, aquí encontrará la esperanza. Sexualmente abusada por su padre durante quince años, la autora JoAnn Marie destaca las habilidades para ayudar a los sobrevivientes a lidiar con los efectos posteriores del abuso. Ella alienta a las víctimas a darse cuenta de que el abuso no fue culpa de ellos. Ella da consejos nacidos de sus propias experiencias dolorosas sobre cómo la fe y el gran esfuerzo pueden hacer que los sobrevivientes vuelvan de su quebranto.En este libro encontrarás:¿ Ejemplos de diferentes tipos de abuso¿ Métodos de la preparación por el abusador¿ Malestares físicos que resultan del abuso¿ Métodos para superar la vergüenzaLos sobrevivientes de incesto, abuso sexual infantil, violación, tráfico de personas y de prostitución-tanto los hombres como las mujerespueden encontrar restauración para llevar una vida saludable y productiva a través de la fe en la más completa respuesta para sanar el trauma y el dolor: Jesucristo.

Set in a remote village in the wilds of the Kenyan bush, A Place Beyond Midnight chronicles the exciting and luminous stories from the journal of a young Peace Corps volunteer. Cody Hawks experiences the wonders, challenges, and personal injunctions in East Africa with friends bound together in noble purpose. He has come to Kenya to break from his past and write a new story for himself. A story of service and sacrifice. His indelible often humorous narration recounts the problems he and his friends face as they struggle to navigate an alien landscape, a different culture, and a new language. His journey to reinvent himself is framed by perils at every turn in Kenya's harsh environment. Along the journey, daring misadventures test his resolve while kindness, compassion and the lessons of genuine friendship and self-discovery evolve. He confronts ignorance, tradition and danger when faced with life and death, and discovers unexpected passion in the turbulence that is Africa.

Are you or is someone you love struggling with addiction or alcoholism? Do you want to make a big - and lasting - life change but don't know where to start?My name is Tracy. I'm a recovering addict and alcoholic. Pretty Wrecked is my story about how I got and stayed sober."A tale of grit told with brutal honesty and a hefty dose of humor by the woman who lived it." ~ Angela Duckworth, author of "Grit", Professor, University of PennsylvaniaMarred by emotional turmoil and addiction's grip, can Tracy rise up to mend the shattered pieces of her life and soul? Journey from cold city streets to the Ivy League, where Tracy proves it doesn't matter where you start ... it matters where you finish. In this engrossing and unexpectedly funny debut memoir, Tracy Viola's journey unfolds - from the darkest depths of teenage abuse and addiction to the heights of personal and professional success. Her brave narrative, skillfully blending laughter and tears, paints a vivid picture of metamorphosis as it reveals the enduring beauty that can emerge from life's darkest moments.Written in a series of vignettes with 80s and 90s nostalgia throughout, Tracy's experiences shed light on the hard-learned lessons of addiction and recovery.Marked by scars and illuminated by triumphs, this is a gripping read for anyone who has faced adversity, dared to hope, and believes in the boundless power of redemption.Learn how to take back your control and live the life YOU deserve. Grab your copy of Pretty Wrecked today!

Sobering Thoughts, a memoir about the humor and horror of living with alcoholics.The effects of alcoholism in the family last more than a lifetime. They are passed down to your children even if you, yourself, did not become an alcoholic. Family alcoholism can deeply affect your development, personality, and expectations for life. More than any other wish I could wish, I wish and hope that my experiences and realizations will make you more aware of the beliefs and conclusions you have made about life, about your life, that have their origins in the disease of alcoholism. And, by opening to greater awareness you, too, will move toward healing and freedom.In Sobering Thoughts, through illustrative stories from my family life, from recovering alcoholics, and from people traumatized by alcoholic behavior, I explore a path toward wholeness. Along the way, I found a funny-awful list of words related to drinking and drunkenness; smart people helped me explore U.S. alcoholism by the numbers; I collected quotes from writers and recovering addicts; and offered Al-Anon essays and other tales of redemption. ¿

This true story is a roller coaster ride through the triumphs and tragedies of an undiagnosed autistic woman as she tries to navigate through a world that isn't designed for her. After getting diagnosed at age 57, the author went through her memories with a new lens, finally understanding all her life struggles. This book spans two continents, love, war, abuse, homelessness, and so much more. Throughout the book the author explains many of the key concepts needed to understand autism. If you have an autistic person in your life, have spent your life wondering why you are not like other people, want to gain a better understanding of autism, or just want a riveting story, this book is for you.

VULTURE'S BEST MEMOIR OF THE YEAR A NEW STATESMAN BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Shane McCrae was born to a white mother and a Black father. At eighteen months old, he was kidnapped from his parents' house. His maternal grandparents transported him to suburban Texas, wishing to hide his Blackness from him. In the years that followed, they manipulated and controlled him, believing they were doing what was best for Shane. While in their house, Blackness would always be the worst thing about him.Pulling the Chariot of the Sun is a revelatory account of what it means to be Black in America, written with virtuosity and heart by one of the finest poets writing today. It illuminates how we all might be made whole again, through a tireless search for the truth and the joyful pursuit of what we love.