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Black Authors: 10 Must-Read Books
- Gordon Parks' memoir, "A Hungry Heart: A Memoir",chronicles teh extraordinary life of the groundbreaking photographer,film director,author,poet,and composer.
- Author Mateo Askaripour, known for "Black Buck" and "This Great Hemisphere", highlights Parks' unwavering mission to make his mark from a young age.
- “It's unachievable to read this and not be in perpetual awe or turn the final page without finding your own heart hungrier for more,” Askaripour said of Parks'...
Gordon Parks’ “A Hungry Heart” Celebrates a Life of Reinvention
Updated May 28, 2025
Gordon Parks’ memoir, “A Hungry Heart: A Memoir”,chronicles teh extraordinary life of the groundbreaking photographer,film director,author,poet,and composer. Parks, a true embodiment of reinvention, left an indelible mark across various artistic disciplines.
Author Mateo Askaripour, known for “Black Buck” and “This Great Hemisphere”, highlights Parks’ unwavering mission to make his mark from a young age.
“It’s unachievable to read this and not be in perpetual awe or turn the final page without finding your own heart hungrier for more,” Askaripour said of Parks’ memoir.
What’s next
Readers can delve into “A Hungry Heart” to experience the inspiring journey of a man who redefined artistic boundaries and left an enduring legacy.