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Disappointments: Books Not Written, Promise Not Realized, Dreams...
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Biographies GeneralLiterary CriticismGeneral Sociology
Publisher: P.J. Bear
Published: Jun 14 2024
Pages: 188
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Disappointment.
It comes in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes, we see it coming, or, even invite it; sometimes, it takes us by surprise. It can be a shock or a relief.
So, that is my theme for this tiny volume. I am still wandering.
Any writer of nonfiction will look for an angle, a theme, a perspective, that will give his book a claim of originality, of making a contribution to our understanding. The quality and quantity of research and the sharpness of the analysis will determine the lasting scholarly value of the work, if any, but the author's slant or take on the subject will control its sales. Does it scratch a widely held itch? Flatter a current prejudice? Push today's hot button? These are the things that engender sales.
A few such stories will be enlightening or inspiring, some will be interesting. Some will pander, some inflame and some will just be silly. Some themes have no legs, they go nowhere.
Throughout my writings I have tested, and often challenged, authors' themes. I offer little of my own. Let he who cannot do, criticize those who try.
A little science, some personal reflection and a lot about race and racism. Not that I planned it so. I just followed in my reading what peeked my interest and wrote about my reactions. When I was ready to create this book, I used what I had accumulated. This is the result.
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