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- Book Title
- Only the Strong
- Publication Name
- Only the Strong
- Title
- Only the Strong
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- EAN
- 9781932841947
- ISBN
- 9781932841947
- Publisher
- Agate Publishing, Incorporated
- Genre
- Fiction
- Release Year
- 2015
- Release Date
- 25/06/2015
- Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Item Height
- 0.8in
- Item Length
- 8.9in
- Item Weight
- 14.5 Oz
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Topic
- African American / General, Literary
- Item Width
- 6.3in
- Number of Pages
- 288 Pages
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"Captivating." --Jane Ciabattari, NPR Book Concierge: Best Books of 2015 "Incomparable charisma and verve." -- The Root , Best Fiction of 2015 "Lean, mean, and moving." -- Kirkus Reviews , Kirkus Prize nominee Jabari Asim's debut novel returns readers to Gateway City, the fictional Midwestern city first explored in his acclaimed short story collection, Taste of Honey . Against a 1970s backdrop of rapid social and political change, Only the Strong portrays the challenges and rewards of love in a quintessential American community where heartbreak and violence are seldom far away. Moved by the death of Martin Luther King Jr., Lorenzo "Guts" Tolliver decides to abandon his career as a professional leg-breaker and pursue a life of quiet moments and generous helpings of banana pudding in the company of his new, sensuous lover. His erstwhile boss, local kingpin Ananias Goode, is also thinking about slowing down--but his tempestuous affair with Dr. Artinces Noel, a prominent pediatrician, complicates his retirement plans. Meanwhile, Charlotte Divine, the doctor's headstrong protégée, struggles with trials of her own. With prose that's sharp, humorous, and poetic, Asim skillfully renders a compelling portrait of urban life in the wake of the last major civil-rights bill. Massive change is afoot in America, and these characters have front-row seats.
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Publisher
Agate Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1932841946
ISBN-13
9781932841947
eBay Product ID (ePID)
204205519
Product Key Features
Book Title
Only the Strong
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
African American / General, Literary
Publication Year
2015
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.9in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
6.3in
Item Weight
14.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ps3601.S59o55 2015
Reviews
Advance Praise for Jabari Asim's ONLY THE STRONG : " Only the Strong effortlessly transmits Jabari Asim's profound affection for this book's charismatic and varied characters. This is a vivid, revelatory portrait of 1970s America in the disheartened aftermath of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s death." — Rafael Yglesias, author of The Wisdom of Perversity "There's an eerie timeliness to the publication of this fictional study of Saint Louis black communities of the 1970s. Only the Strong reminds me of Chester Himes' Harlem entertainments—in its deceptively light handling of desperately serious subject matter. Jabari Asim is a writer to watch, and to listen to closely, in these difficult times." — Madison Smartt Bell, author of All Souls' Rising and Zig Zag Wanderer "It is like stepping into a time capsule of my old neighborhood in the 1970s...to read about Gateway City, Jabari Asim's fascinating rendition of St. Louis, as an adult brings back memories of time and place, and also admiration for his storytelling." — Susan Straight, author of Between Heaven and Here and A Million Nightingales Praise for Jabari Asim's A TASTE OF HONEY: STORIES : These tales are characterized by a winning lightness of touch and tone—a fundamental generosity of spirit, dusted with nostalgia—that make [Asim's] first book of fiction for adults go down sweetly indeed." — Washington Post "This collection of short stories...interweaves the lives of various characters, skillfully rendered, in a textured portrait of life in an urban community." —Vanessa Bush, Booklist "Asim successfully delves into politics, domestic violence, racial identity, young love, and more in this humorous and poignant collection..." — Publishers Weekly "Jabari Asim has written a compelling collection of stories that take us inside the life of a family and community in a tumultuous time." —Lynna Williams, Chicago Tribune "With his debut work of fiction, the Guggenheim Fellow proves himself to be a promising storyteller." — Library Journal "This fiction rings true." — Kirkus Reviews Praise for Jabari Asim's THE N WORD : "...[A]n exhaustive history of white supremacist ideology.... clear, engaging writing." — Publishers Weekly "This important new book sheds light on questions that have long gone unanswered... Every home should have it." —E. Lynn Harris, author of I Say A Little Prayer "Asim addresses the root of this controversial word in American rhetoric and contemporary experience.... a reminder of the troubled legacy of race relations in the US." —Vernon Ford, Booklist "In The N Word , we just might have the definitive word on the essence of power and subordination in America." —Christopher Benson, coauthor of Death of Innocence: The Story of the Hate Crime That Changed America "Jabari Asim persuasively explains why the N word remains a slur and a symbol of inequality." —Mary Frances Berry, Geraldine R. Segal Professor of American Social Thought and Professor of History, University of Pennsylvania, Advance Praise for Jabari Asim''s ONLY THE STRONG : " Only the Strong effortlessly transmits Jabari Asim's profound affection for this book''s charismatic and varied characters. This is a vivid, revelatory portrait of 1970s America in the disheartened aftermath of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s death." — Rafael Yglesias, author of The Wisdom of Perversity "Jabari Asim is such an elegant writer that you won''t realize how smoothly he drew you in until you''re halfway through this book. Humane and humorous, compassionate and willing to get a little rough, this describes both the writer and the novel. Only the Strong does for St. Louis what Edward P. Jones has done for Washington D.C., Raymond Chandler for Los Angeles—marked it as place on the literary map where you''ll want to stay for a long while. A riveting novel." — Victor LaValle, author of The Devil in Silver "There''s an eerie timeliness to the publication of this fictional study of Saint Louis black communities of the 1970s. Only the Strong reminds me of Chester Himes' Harlem entertainments—in its deceptively light handling of desperately serious subject matter. Jabari Asim is a writer to watch, and to listen to closely, in these difficult times." — Madison Smartt Bell, author of All Souls' Rising and Zig Zag Wanderer " Only the Strong is a lushly atmospheric and passionately written piece of work, bursting with colorful characters that shine on every page." — Bernice L. McFadden, author of Gathering of Waters "It is like stepping into a time capsule of my old neighborhood in the 1970s...to read about Gateway City, Jabari Asim's fascinating rendition of St. Louis, as an adult brings back memories of time and place, and also admiration for his storytelling." — Susan Straight, author of Between Heaven and Here and A Million Nightingales Praise for Jabari Asim''s A TASTE OF HONEY: STORIES : These tales are characterized by a winning lightness of touch and tone—a fundamental generosity of spirit, dusted with nostalgia—that make [Asim''s] first book of fiction for adults go down sweetly indeed." — Washington Post "This collection of short stories...interweaves the lives of various characters, skillfully rendered, in a textured portrait of life in an urban community." —Vanessa Bush, Booklist "Asim successfully delves into politics, domestic violence, racial identity, young love, and more in this humorous and poignant collection..." — Publishers Weekly "Jabari Asim has written a compelling collection of stories that take us inside the life of a family and community in a tumultuous time." —Lynna Williams, Chicago Tribune "With his debut work of fiction, the Guggenheim Fellow proves himself to be a promising storyteller." — Library Journal "This fiction rings true." — Kirkus Reviews Praise for Jabari Asim''s THE N WORD : "...[A]n exhaustive history of white supremacist ideology.... clear, engaging writing." — Publishers Weekly "This important new book sheds light on questions that have long gone unanswered... Every home should have it." —E. Lynn Harris, author of I Say A Little Prayer "Asim addresses the root of this controversial word in American rhetoric and contemporary experience.... a reminder of the troubled legacy of race relations in the US." —Vernon Ford, Booklist "In The N Word , we just might have the definitive word on the essence of power and subordination in America." —Christopher Benson, coauthor of Death of Innocence: The Story of the Hate Crime That Changed America "Jabari Asim persuasively explains why the N word remains a slur and a symbol of inequality." —Mary Frances Berry, Geraldine R. Segal Professor of American Social Thought and Professor of History, University of Pennsylvania, Advance Praise for Jabari Asim''s ONLY THE STRONG : " Only the Strong effortlessly transmits Jabari Asim's profound affection for this book''s charismatic and varied characters. This is a vivid, revelatory portrait of 1970s America in the disheartened aftermath of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s death." -- Rafael Yglesias, author of The Wisdom of Perversity "Jabari Asim is such an elegant writer that you won''t realize how smoothly he drew you in until you''re halfway through this book. Humane and humorous, compassionate and willing to get a little rough, this describes both the writer and the novel. Only the Strong does for St. Louis what Edward P. Jones has done for Washington D.C., Raymond Chandler for Los Angeles--marked it as place on the literary map where you''ll want to stay for a long while. A riveting novel." -- Victor LaValle, author of The Devil in Silver "There''s an eerie timeliness to the publication of this fictional study of Saint Louis black communities of the 1970s. Only the Strong reminds me of Chester Himes' Harlem entertainments--in its deceptively light handling of desperately serious subject matter. Jabari Asim is a writer to watch, and to listen to closely, in these difficult times." -- Madison Smartt Bell, author of All Souls' Rising and Zig Zag Wanderer " Only the Strong is a lushly atmospheric and passionately written piece of work, bursting with colorful characters that shine on every page." -- Bernice L. McFadden, author of Gathering of Waters "It is like stepping into a time capsule of my old neighborhood in the 1970s...to read about Gateway City, Jabari Asim's fascinating rendition of St. Louis, as an adult brings back memories of time and place, and also admiration for his storytelling." -- Susan Straight, author of Between Heaven and Here and A Million Nightingales Praise for Jabari Asim''s A TASTE OF HONEY: STORIES : "These tales are characterized by a winning lightness of touch and tone--a fundamental generosity of spirit, dusted with nostalgia--that make [Asim''s] first book of fiction for adults go down sweetly indeed." -- Washington Post "This collection of short stories...interweaves the lives of various characters, skillfully rendered, in a textured portrait of life in an urban community." --Vanessa Bush, Booklist "Asim successfully delves into politics, domestic violence, racial identity, young love, and more in this humorous and poignant collection..." -- Publishers Weekly "Jabari Asim has written a compelling collection of stories that take us inside the life of a family and community in a tumultuous time." --Lynna Williams, Chicago Tribune "With his debut work of fiction, the Guggenheim Fellow proves himself to be a promising storyteller." -- Library Journal "This fiction rings true." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Jabari Asim''s THE N WORD : "...[A]n exhaustive history of white supremacist ideology.... clear, engaging writing." -- Publishers Weekly "This important new book sheds light on questions that have long gone unanswered... Every home should have it." --E. Lynn Harris, author of I Say A Little Prayer "Asim addresses the root of this controversial word in American rhetoric and contemporary experience.... a reminder of the troubled legacy of race relations in the US." --Vernon Ford, Booklist "In The N Word , we just might have the definitive word on the essence of power and subordination in America." --Christopher Benson, coauthor of Death of Innocence: The Story of the Hate Crime That Changed America "Jabari Asim persuasively explains why the N word remains a slur and a symbol of inequality." --Mary Frances Berry, Geraldine R. Segal Professor of American Social Thought and Professor of History, University of Pennsylvania
Copyright Date
2015
Lccn
2014-040170
Dewey Decimal
813/.6
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
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