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North toward home
Book • 1967
North Toward Home is a memoir by Willie Morris that recounts his childhood in Mississippi, his education at the University of Texas, and his career as a writer in New York.
The book explores themes of desegregation, the rise of Lyndon Johnson, and Morris's experiences as the editor of Harper's Magazine.
It is praised for its vivid storytelling and insightful observations of a country in transition.
The book explores themes of desegregation, the rise of Lyndon Johnson, and Morris's experiences as the editor of Harper's Magazine.
It is praised for its vivid storytelling and insightful observations of a country in transition.
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