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Ossie Davis, the celebrated civil rights activist, actor, writer,
and director, is remembered for a film, television, and stage
career of more than half a century. His awards include an Emmy
Award, an NAACP Image Award for his work in the Spike Lee film "Do
the Right Thing, " a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Screen
Actors Guild, and a Kennedy Center Honor. The last two honors, like
so many of his accomplishments, were shared with his wife and
partner (in life and in work), Ruby Dee. Ossie Davis is also
revered for his lifelong commitment to those social and political
causes about which he was so passionate. Of all the gifts he
possessed, perhaps none was greater than his ability to articulate
the important issues of the day. He used his brilliant mind and his
oratory skills to give voice to his concerns as a black man, an
American, and a human being in the world, as well as to the
individuals and communities whose concerns he made his own. This
monumental book brings together many of the moving speeches,
essays, and other writings as an ultimate gift to posterity. "Life
Lit by Some Large Vision" includes some humor, some history, and
some surprises: moving tributes to such luminaries as Malcolm X and
Louis Armstrong; thought-provoking speeches on the treachery of the
English language and the challenge of breaking through the
"niggerization" process; letters to friends and fellow thinkers;
essays that span decades of social thought and revolutionary
positions; and the closing monologue from his groundbreaking 1961
play, "Purlie Victorious." The unforgettable sound of Ossie Davis's
voice is well documented in his work on film and television, but
the words on these pages offer his heart and mind, and will be the
next best thing to witnessing him speak in person. Ruby Dee
contributes a foreword to the collection and introductory notes to
the individual pieces, many of which were written and delivered
with her at his side. The result is a comprehensive celebration of
one man's extraordinary wisdom and generosity. This is a book that
will enrich countless readers -- as a gift, an educational
resource, a volume to be read aloud on special occasions, and much
more.
Dorothy Epstein grew up in one of New York City's immigrant
communities during the early years of the 20th century. Taking
advantage of the city's free public higher education, she graduated
with honors from Hunter College and entered the workforce during
the depths of the Great Depression. Radicalized by the combination
of the depression, the rise of fascism and her experiences as a
trade union activist, she spent all her adult life working for
labor and human rights. A stroke of fate led her into the then
burgeoning vitamin industry and a successful business career.
During her so-called "retirement," she founded the highly
successful Institute for Senior Action that has trained hundreds of
seniors for leadership in their organizations. Dorothy died in 2006
at age 92.
""My One Good Nerve"" is an exuberant collection of writings in the
down-home tradition by that incomparable icon of the human spirit,
Ruby Dee. Married for 50 years to fellow actor Ossie Davis, Dee has
led an astonishingly full life. But she has never forgotten where
she comes from as an African American woman. Fans who have admired
and drawn strength over the years from Dee's outspoken human rights
advocacy and unforgettable characters are rewarded here with many
glimpses into her memories and convictions. This book is an
inspiration and a blessing.
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My One Good Nerve (Hardcover)
Ruby Dee; Introduction by Ossie Davis
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""My One Good Nerve"" is an exuberant collection of writings in the
down-home tradition by that incomparable icon of the human spirit,
Ruby Dee. Married for 50 years to fellow actor Ossie Davis, Dee has
led an astonishingly full life. But she has never forgotten where
she comes from as an African American woman. Fans who have admired
and drawn strength over the years from Dee's outspoken human rights
advocacy and unforgettable characters are rewarded here with many
glimpses into her memories and convictions. This book is an
inspiration and a blessing.
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