Dean Faulkner Wells - Every Day by the Sun: A Memoir of the Faulkners of Mississippi |
Praise for Every Day by the Sun:
"Nobody could have written this book except Dean Faulkner Wells. It is
not only charming, poignant and witty, it is a priceless contribution to
America's rich literary history."—Winston Groom, author, Forrest Gump
"Dean
Faulkner Wells has written a memorable family story, full of the
intimacies of place and cherished connections, that not incidentally
sheds unexpected, humanizing light on her august uncle, William
Faulkner."--Thomas McGuane
"A funny, extremely readable,
incredibly likable memoir of what it was like to grow up with the great
man….A wonderful book."--Mark Childress, author of Crazy in Alabama
"Read Every Day by the Sun, then read Go Down Moses, The Hamlet, The Town, The Mansion,
and you will feel you have been on an archaeological dig with a master.
Dean Faulkner Wells knows where the gold is buried, where the heart
strings sang, where the understanding and love were engendered….Burn the
deconstructionists’ texts. Every day By The Sun is all you need."—Ellen Gilchrist
"I can't recall the last time I enjoyed a book as much as Every Day By The Sun.
Dean Faulkner Wells has performed a miracle: She’s brought a great man
back to life, and in doing so she’s summoned a time and a place that now
seem too far gone. I love her clean, sharp, unpretentious prose, the
well-hewn stories piled one on top of the other, the intimate
revelations about a family that belongs to all of us but belonged to her
first. William Faulkner is a fascinating character indeed, but it is
Wells herself whom I found most captivating. She’s somebody to fall in
love with and never get over."--John Ed Bradley, author, Tupelo Nights
"A fresh, affectionate view of 'Pappy,' the great and difficult writer."--Roy Blount, Jr.
"Part
biography, part memoir, Wells' work does much to humanize the man who
is often remembered only for his words. A must-read for
Faulkner-philes."--Kirkus
"Marvelously evocative, intimate, and deeply moving."
--John Berendt
Kim Cross, who has written an article about Dean Faulkner Wells - and her new memoir - in the April 2011 edition of Southern Living, will do a short reading from the book in our upstairs auditorium.
Ms. Wells will sign copies of her book after the reading. The book signing is open to the general public.
Attendance is limited to 100 persons; a reservation is required for admittance. For reservations, call The Alabama Booksmith at 205.870.4242 or email us by Clicking Here
If you cannot attend the event, but would like to reserve a signed copy, please fill out our easy, secure and encrypted web form by
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- 2626 19th Place South
- Additional:
- Alabama Booksmith
- City:
- Birmingham ,
- Province:
- Alabama
- Postal Code:
- 35209
- Country:
- United States
Rick Bragg in the Movies
Even though you weren’t able to attend the September 26, 2011, sold-out world premiere of Alabama’s Rick Bragg: Out of the Dirt, here’s your opportunity to view the entire movie at home, as well as much bonus footage not seen in the original documentary.
Listen in on distinguished Alabamaians, local friends and family tell inside tales on Rick as a child and award-winning best-selling author. Rick also gives his life’s philosophy in many scenes. Find out about his mother’s poetry; hear his aunt tell of dressing him as a girl when he was a tot. If ever there was a priceless gift, this is it.
You may order the two DVD (22.95) set through our secure, encrypted link Here
We also have signed copies of every edition of every Rick Bragg title ever written. You may view those by Clicking Here
