Tennessee reed (73 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. In kindergarten, teachers told Tennessee Reed that she had a learning disability so severe that she would never read or write, but she proved them wrong by writing her first book at the age of 11. In this inspiring autobiography, spanning from school to university, Reed gives an inspiring account of her disabilities and how they affect her life. More importantly, she exposes society's disability' - that there is only one correct way of being. Through great reserves of courage, she has fought an education system that would otherwise have written off her capabilities.'. …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. In kindergarten, teachers told Tennessee Reed that she had a learning disability so severe that she would never read or write, but she proved them wrong by writing her first book at the age of 11. In this inspiring autobiography, spanning from school to university, Reed gives an inspiring account of her disabilities and how they affect her life. More importantly, she exposes society's disability' - that there is only one correct way of being. Through great reserves of courage, she has fought an education system that would otherwise have written off her capabilities.'. …

Condizione: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Good.

Condizione: Fine. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition. May contain a remainder mark. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

paperback. Condizione: Very Good.

Soft cover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. 1st Edition. "I'm not like them," Tennessee Reed would tell her teachers to get them to see that the approach they used for students with "normal" brains didn't always work for her. As it turned out, she was different in quite a few other ways as well, including the great reserves of courage she could call upon to fight an educational system that often defined her disabilities as laziness or stupidity. The daughter of writer/choreographer Carla Blank and novelist Ishmael Reed, Tennessee was diagnosed at an early age with several language-based learning disorders. The bottom line, the experts agreed, was that she would never read or write. Within a few years, however, she published her first book of poetry. By the time she was a teenager, she was writing the text for Meredith Monk performances and traveling the world to read her poems. Spell Albuquerque is an inspiring memoir of one woman's struggle to overcome racism and institutional authority and to achieve what everyone said was impossible. Signed by Author(s).…

Soft cover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. 1st Edition. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. 1st Edition. "She is a brand new star in the galaxy of our spirit--shining for all of our people." Simon Ortiz "Not only do Tennessee Reed's refreshing poems concern themselves with a range of concerns--from global travel, and the stunning achievements of Bessie Coleman, black aviation pioneer, to global warfare, the misuse of hi-technology, and an ageless fascination with the aging process itself. This young, gifted poet writes with clarity, wit and wonder, and with an open hearted passion that disarms, refreshes, and delights." Al Young. Signed by Author(s).…

Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. "I admire your work very much.your exceptional imagination and profusion of imagery, your spirt, your perceptions, your sensibility. I treasure your book and really eagerly look forward to reading more." Adrienne Kennedy, Obie award winning playwright "I always enjoy Tennessee Reed's work!" Jack Fokey, poet, KPFA Pacifica Radio Literature Department "This is positive solid assertive poetic truths coming from where language makes it-language which was before us and will be after us-manifesting its power through a young receiving mind." Victor H. Cruz, poet. Signed by Author(s). …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Mild to Moderate creasing / bending to covers and pages. Book is otherwise very clean, unmarked and 100% functional.

Condizione: New.

paperback. Condizione: Good.

Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. Califia Burning: Poems, 2012-2019. Book.

Condizione: As New. Unread copy in mint condition.

Condizione: New. Brand New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

paperback. Condizione: Very Good.

paperback. Condizione: Good.

paperback. Condizione: Very Good.

Condizione: New.

Paperback. 81p., very good first edition trade paperback in bit rubbed pictorial wraps. Poetry by the daughter of Ishmael Reed.

Soft cover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. 1st Edition. As a result of a learning disability, Dakota struggled to get through her undergraduate years, but came through school with flying colors. But as she began her employment career, her troubles began. First she was assigned to a mentor named Valerie whose idea of mentoring was to come to the class ten minutes before class ended. Dakota's students were older than she and took advantage of the difference by harassing her and ridiculing her. She finally quit the teaching profession when the authorities confessed they couldn't keep the students from assaulting professors. At her next job, her boss was a paraplegic who ran a cent for independent living with a strong hand. She had all of the charm of an Ahab and because she was physically disabled, she felt superior to those whose disabilities were invisible. Like those writers who've used levity and iron to make serious points, Jill Nelson, Alice Randall, Sola Agusston and Adrienne Kennedy, Tennessee Reed uses her Brueghelian gufts for descriptions of major and minor characters. She's armed with a wit that imparts a black humor, and a craftsperson's sense of scene, to create one of the most remarkable novels to come along in years. Signed by Author(s).…

Soft cover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. 1st Edition. A new collection of poems from the American poet Tennessee Reed. From California Burning 2017-2018 Will smoke days become the West s new snow days? When an early morning dagger of red light cuts through my curtains I think of what I want to save in case I have to evacuate. Signed by Author(s).…

Softcover. Condizione: Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. Raven's Bones Press (Juneau) , c1996, paperback, stated: First Printing, Near Fine, 98 pages, unmarked. ISBN 091366669, POETRY; D4131 R Poe.

Softcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. Raven's Bones Press (Juneau) , c1990, paperback, stated: First Printing, Very Good (some cover rubbing, minor crease) , 81 pages, unmarked. POETRY; D1540 R Poe.

Condizione: New.

Softcover. Condizione: Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. Raven's Bones Press (Juneau) , c1990, paperback, stated: First Printing, Near Fine, 81 pages, unmarked. ISBN 091366668, POETRY; D4223 R Poe; 81 pages.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Condition Notes: New from the publisher.