James Lincoln Collier, journalist en professioneel muzikant, creëerde verhalen die diep ingaan op complexe morele dilemma's en maatschappelijke kwesties. Zijn literaire benadering wordt gekenmerkt door een directe en inzichtelijke beschouwing van de menselijke natuur, waarbij vaak thema's als conflict, vooroordelen en de zoektocht naar identiteit worden onderzocht. Door zijn gevarieerde oeuvre, variërend van historische fictie tot scherpzinnige essays over jazz, moedigt Collier lezers voortdurend aan om zich kritisch met de wereld bezig te houden.
Focusing on the broader implications of eating, this book encourages readers to reflect on their food choices not only for personal health but also for environmental sustainability and the well-being of all living beings. It explores the interconnectedness of diet, ecological impact, and ethical considerations, prompting a deeper understanding of how individual actions affect the planet.
Johnny made a promise to his father, who was wounded fighting for the South. He promised to take care of the family and not run off to fight. Without Pa, Johnny’s family can barely scrape by. But when there’s an offer to take his mules and wagon on a bold mission to supply the Rebel troops, Johnny can’t resist. Then he’s captured by a Yankee—Cush, a runaway slave. Johnny doesn’t like taking orders from a black. But he’s got no choice. He’s bound for prison camp, tormented by his broken promise and wondering what will become of his family and himself.
A free thirteen-year-old black girl in Connecticut is caught up in the horror of the Revolutionary War and the danger of being returned to slavery when her patriot father is killed by the British and her mother disappears