Why is humanism not the preeminent belief of humankind?

Yes, 'Black Girl/White Girl' might be described as a 'coming-of-age' novel, at least for the survivor Genna. It is also intended as a comment on race relations in America more generally: we are 'roommates' with one another, but how well do we know one another?

My first love was reading, which inspired me to write.

My life is a very interior and solitary life. I tend not to care that much about external things.

Honorary degrees and lifetime achievement awards are very encouraging. I know that it might sound strange that a writer who has published many books still needs encouragement, but this is true.

My writing is full of lives I might have led.

The greatest realities are physical and economic, all the subtleties of life come afterward.