An American Story

Name: An American Story
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ISBN: 9780385720281

Debra J. Dickerson

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Random House USA Inc
18 September 2001

Biography: general; Autobiography: general; General encyclopaedias; Black & Asian studies; Media, information & communication industries

A profoundly courageous and insightful memoir, An American Story documents the events that have shaped journalist Debra Dickerson's conscience.

The daughter of former sharecroppers, Dickerson never imagined she would emerge from her squalid St. Louis neighborhood to become an acclaimed journalist with a Harvard Law degree. A constant reader and a straight-A student, nevertheless Dickerson's lack of confidence kept her from accepting the many colleges offers she received. Instead she enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, quickly rising through the ranks. In spite of her success, she recognized within herself deep-seated conflict at being a working class black woman living in a white man's world. Her path to self-acceptance is at the heart of this refreshing narrative.

By: Debra J. Dickerson
Imprint: Random House USA Inc
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 131mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 254g
ISBN: 9780385720281
ISBN 10: 0385720289
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 18 September 2001
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Debra J. Dickerson lives in Washington, D.C.

Reviews for An American Story

Breathtaking... It is a startling thing to hear an American speak as frankly and un-selfservingly about race. -- The New York Times Book Review [Dickerson's] willingness to bare herself on these pages is more of a patriotic act than all her years in military service. -- Newsday Debra J. Dickerson... analyzes [her life] with the ferociousness of her intellect and the humility of her heart. -- Ms.