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Friday, April 08, 2005

Event: My Jim reading

When: Monday, April 11 at 7pm
New York

Please join us for a staged reading from the critically acclaimed novel “My Jim” featuring performances from actors AUNJANUE ELLIS (Ray) and FREEDOME BAILEY (Creative Stages Theatre) .
Where: McNally Robinson Booksellers 50 Prince Street (b/t Mulberry & LaFayette) New York NY 10012
When: Monday, April 11 at 7pm
"In a spare naturalistic style that's reminiscent of oral history, Rawles covers territory Twain did not…As heart-wrenching a personal history as any recorded in American literature." -- NY Times Book Review

"A compelling, eloquently written novel that can stand on its own merits beside the great works that inspired it." -- San Francisco Chronicle
"A harsh, powerful, personal portrait…there's much about Mark Twain's young companion that you may remember but haven't really felt until now." -- People
"A testament to the ability of those who experience horrifying events to maintain their love for others" -- Chicago Tribune
"A gritty, imaginative companion piece to Huckleberry Finn." -- Entertainment Weekly

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