Sensitively portraying life in a racially conservative city in the 1950s, this memoir of playwright and journalist Syl Jones--reminiscent of Richard Wright's Black Boy--chronicles a childhood cut short by racism and abuse but reclaimed by intellect and humor.
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Sensitively portraying life in a racially conservative city in the 1950s, this memoir of playwright and journalist Syl Jones--reminiscent of Richard Wright's Black Boy--chronicles a childhood cut short by racism and abuse but reclaimed by intellect and humor.
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Add this copy of Rescuing Little Roundhead: an Urban Folk Tale to cart. $2.44, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brownstown, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Milkweed Editions.
Add this copy of Rescuing Little Roundhead to cart. $2.46, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brooklyn Park, MN, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Milkweed Editions.
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Fair. This is a retired library book with typical wear/markings. May or may not have library stickers attached which will not be removed. Item has stickers or notes attached to cover and/or pages that have not been removed to prevent further damage Cover/Case has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CD's, slipcovers and other accessories may not be included.
Add this copy of Rescuing Little Roundhead to cart. $4.74, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Emerald rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Milkweed Editions.
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Add this copy of Rescuing Little Roundhead to cart. $6.50, very good condition, Sold by Powell's Books Chicago rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chicago, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Milkweed Editions.
Add this copy of Rescuing Little Roundhead to cart. $10.00, very good condition, Sold by MLC Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Northfield, MN, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Milkweed Editions.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Very light shelfwear. The author's own story of growing up with racial difficulties and abuse. Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall.
Add this copy of Rescuing Little Roundhead to cart. $14.00, like new condition, Sold by Becker's Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Houston, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Milkweed Editions.
Add this copy of Rescuing Little Roundhead: a Childhood in Stories to cart. $15.00, like new condition, Sold by JB Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Garrison, ND, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Milkweed Editions.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Book FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A heartfelt account of growing up 'colored' in America, the author recounting family experience, humor, hardship, adventure, tragic events and the loss of innocence, much more, presented in the form of a series of short stories with linked characters and situations. Hardcover with dust jacket, 202pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall.
Add this copy of Rescuing Little Roundhead to cart. $22.50, very good condition, Sold by Eat My Words rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Minneapolis, MN, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Milkweed Editions.
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Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1571312153. Signed and dated by Syl Jones. Binding tight. Pages unmarked and barely aged. Cloth/paper cover with little or no wear. Dustjacket has some wear at edges, especially along top front. Support an independent used-book store in Minneapolis! ; 7.5 X 5.2 X 0.9 inches; 202 pages; Signed by Author.
Add this copy of Rescuing Little Roundhead to cart. $97.43, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Milkweed Editions.
