Yellowblack: The First Twenty-One Years of a Poet's Life

by Haki R. Madhubuti

Book Overview

Powerful prose, poetry, and jazz riffs chronicle the first 21 years of the life of Haki R. Madhubuti, formerly Don L. Lee: poet, publisher, editor, and activist. He was raised by his mother Maxine,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0883782758
• ISBN13: 9780883782750
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Third World Press
• Length: 253 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Perspective From A Relative

I am a relative by marriage. I am the wife of Haki's sisters son. This book was an insightful journey into the hearts and minds of my in-laws. It gave me a deeper understanding of where they came from and who they are. When I look at the book cover, I see my daughter, her cousins and their grandmother. This is my childrens history. From humble beginnings.....

Inspirational

Mr. Madhubuti cleverly uses prose, poetry, and narrative vignettes to tell readers about his life. He describes in great detail how life experiences, artists, writers and other people of influence have shaped and molded his character and stirred his creative juices. I especially enjoyed the poetic tidbits. Mr. Madhubuti's memoir is truly an inspirational story that shows with hard work, vision and determination you can reach your goals and make a difference in the world.

A Must-Read

I found out about this book on someone's blog and was not disappointed. This is a very well written memoir that reads almost like poetry. I truly enjoyed it and highly recommend it to others. He is real.