Soul of Central New York
«“Kirst demonstrates an extraordinary connection with his readers and subjects. How wonderful it would be for any community to have such an artful chronicler of its poignant moments.” —Janice Bullard Pieterse, author of Our Work Is But Begun: A Historyof the University of Rochester, 1850–2005.»
A group of strangers risk death along the New York State Thruway to save a soldier from a burning truck. The true story, as told by football legend Jim Brown, of how the number 44 rose to prominence at Syracuse University. Les mer
All these tales can be found in The Soul of Central New York, a collection of columns by Sean Kirst that spans almost a quarter-century. During his long career as a writer for the Syracuse Post-Standard, Kirst won some of the most prestigious honors in journalism, including the Ernie Pyle Award, given annually to one American writer who best captures the hopes and dreams of everyday Americans.
For Kirst, his canvas is Syracuse, an upstate city of staggering beauty and profound struggle. In this book, readers will find a nuanced explanation of how Syracuse is intertwined with the spiritual roots of the Six Nations, as well as a soliloquy from a grieving father whose son was lost to violence on the streets. In these emotional contradictions-in the resilience, love, and heartbreak of its people-Kirst offers a vivid portrait of his city and, in the end, gives readers hope.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Syracuse University Press
- Innbinding
- Innbundet
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9780815634836
- Utgivelsesår
- 2016
- Format
- 23 x 15 cm
Anmeldelser
«“Kirst demonstrates an extraordinary connection with his readers and subjects. How wonderful it would be for any community to have such an artful chronicler of its poignant moments.” —Janice Bullard Pieterse, author of Our Work Is But Begun: A Historyof the University of Rochester, 1850–2005.»