It basks in her ordinary humanity. With great respect and meticulous research, Williams reveals Morrison as a hard worker, a devoted literary citizen and one of the most important book editors of the 20th century ... Fans of literary gossip will find much to delight them in this book ... [Morrison] helped Black voices ring out loud and clear. She was anything but 'an object of veneration.' And as Dana A. Williams makes clear in this fine book, that makes her all the more priceless.
Williams offers a distinct, in-depth, and essential focus on Morrison’s legacy as an editor, combining a scholarly approach based on detailed research with an accessibility that will appeal to a wide range of readers.
Striking ... Vividly conveys Morrison’s commitment to preserving authenticity in her publishing work, and it also portrays a specific historical moment in the publishing industry and the benefits of a close editor-author relationship.
