Intimate reflections on loving and living from an American treasure. "My One Good Nerve draws me back into my sweetest past ...a work of memory and art."--Maya Angelou. My One Good Nerve is an exuberant collection of writings in the down-home tradition by that incomparable icon of the human spirit, Ruby Dee. Married for 50 years to fellow actor Ossie Davis, Dee has led an astonishingly full life. But she has never forgotten where she comes from as an African American woman. Fans who have admired and drawn strength over the years from Dee's outspoken human rights advocacy and unforgettable characters are rewarded here with many glimpses into her memories and convictions. Based on her long-running one-woman show, this book is an inspiration and a blessing. Ruby Dee (New Rochelle, NY) grew up in Harlem and graduated from Hunter College in New York City. Inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame in 1989, she was an original cast member of Broadway classics such as A Raisin in the Sun and South Pacific and appeared in Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing and the landmark adaptation of Alex Haley's Roots. She performs her one-woman show, My One Good Nerve, in theatres across the country.
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Intimate reflections on loving and living from an American treasure. "My One Good Nerve draws me back into my sweetest past ...a work of memory and art."--Maya Angelou. My One Good Nerve is an exuberant collection of writings in the down-home tradition by that incomparable icon of the human spirit, Ruby Dee. Married for 50 years to fellow actor Ossie Davis, Dee has led an astonishingly full life. But she has never forgotten where she comes from as an African American woman. Fans who have admired and drawn strength over the years from Dee's outspoken human rights advocacy and unforgettable characters are rewarded here with many glimpses into her memories and convictions. Based on her long-running one-woman show, this book is an inspiration and a blessing. Ruby Dee (New Rochelle, NY) grew up in Harlem and graduated from Hunter College in New York City. Inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame in 1989, she was an original cast member of Broadway classics such as A Raisin in the Sun and South Pacific and appeared in Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing and the landmark adaptation of Alex Haley's Roots. She performs her one-woman show, My One Good Nerve, in theatres across the country.
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Versandziele, Kosten & DauerAnbieter: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, USA
Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.84. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G0471317047I5N00
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Zustand: Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 52136964-6
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Zustand: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 38626067-6
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Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Zustand: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 45701138-6
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Anbieter: Inga's Original Choices, Piggott, AR, USA
Hard Cover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. Various Photographers (illustrator). First Edition First Printing. A stock image [photo] is an accurate representation of the listed book's dust jacket design. Complete number line [1 - 10] at copyright page. No remainder marks. NON price-clipped dust jacket [$ 16.95], clean, crisp, colors bright, minimal display indications. Burgundy boards, clean, copper gilt lettering. Ruby Dee and husband Ossie Davis are co-authors of With Ruby and Ossie. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities and/or flaws described. Size: 12mo - over 6 3/4 to 7 3/4 Tall. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 015217
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Zustand: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 00070977547
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Anbieter: Joe Staats, Bookseller, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. 1st Edition. Signed by author in blue fountain ink on publisher's bookplate affixed to half-title page.The incomparable Ruby Dee was an Academy Award-winning actress, author, and producer. She is a recipient of the National Medal of Arts Award, a member of the Theater Hall of Fame, was an original cast member of the Broadway classics "A Raisin in the Sun" and "Purlie Victorious" and appeared in Spike Lees "Do the Right Thing," "The Jackie Robinson Story," the landmark television adaptation of Alex Haley's ROOTS, and dozens of other plays and films. MY ONE GOOD NERVE, also the title of her one-woman show which she toured across the country, is a collection of her writings. She was married to fellow actor Ossie Davis (who wrote the Introduction) for more than fifty years. As new, first edition, first printing, in as new, mylar-protected dust jacket. Very scarce signed title, especially in this condition. {Not remainder-marked or price-clipped} A100. Signed by Author(s). Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 022946
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Anbieter: Gian Luigi Fine Books, Albany, NY, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Edition. SIGNED BY AUTHOR: "TO MARY, GREAT JOY", 5/5/05.". Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 000170
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Anbieter: Friends of SMPL Bookstore, Santa Monica, CA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. First Ed., Signed. Signed by Author(s). Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 4756
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Anbieter: Oddball Books, Burbank, CA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. The book is inscribed by Ruby Dee in pen on the title page. The inscription reads "To Jane Reisman - With Thanks for all you and did - to help shine the light on "st. Lucy's Eyes", Ruby Dee". The jacket has an inch long crease on the front top right corner edge flap. Inscribed by Author(s). Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 078010
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