What They Are Saying About Carla Thompson's Bearing Witness:
Not So Crazy in Alabama
"Witty and humbling. Carla Thompson's Bearing Witness:
Not So Crazy in Alabama weaves a rich tapestry of human triumphs
and frailties. At times I howled with laughter, at others,
I sucked wind in disbelief. The author tells us to 'enjoy
the ride'. Well I certainly did."
- Tracy Sharpley-Whiting, PhD.
Professor of African American Studies and French Director
African American Studies Vanderbilt University
"…Thompson offers a fresh perspective on race and
class in a changing American South."
- Booklist
"She uncovers the depth and essence of the people around
her, from unwed mothers to sorority sisters."
- Library Journal
"Carla has penned a delightful memoir…in a funny,
witty way that is sure to win with the heats of those who
have made similar journeys and those who wish they had."
- RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
"…I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting
to read and exceptionally good book."
- MyShelf.com
"…She writes with a critical and yet humorous voice
and gives a quick examination of the New South. Bearing Witness
is charming, good read for anyone."
- Black Issues Book
Review
"…an exceptionally smooth, thoroughly entertaining
read…Carla Thompson is the newest addition to my list
of favorite authors."
-Joseph O. Patton, Editor and Publisher, Capital
City Free Press
"The result is a wacky but hilarious life of Thompson's
life…Supremely entertaining."
- Baltimore City Paper, August 24, 2005
"Carla Thompson's prose is laced with abiding wit, making
her stories as amusing as they are poignant. (Bearing Witness):
Not So Crazy in Alabama stirs memories of back in the day
grooves, trips down south to your home folks, and those moments
of clarity that often arise when you least expect them…"
- Charisse Jones, journalist and co-author, Shifting:
The Double Lives of Black Women in America
"...an unforgettable cast of characters..."
- Farai Chideya, political commentator and talk show host
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Where's Carla?
Upcoming Events
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Past Events
February 28, 2008
Memoirathon
Brooklyn
Reading Works
Old Stone House
Brooklyn, NY 11215
February 22, 2007
Brooklyn
ReadingWorks
Old Stone House
Brooklyn, NY 11215
February 28, 2006
Bluestockings Bookstore
Women's Poetry Jam
New York, NY
Saturday, December 3, 2005
Sunday, December 4
Independent and Small Press Book Fair
New York, NY 10036
Saturday, October 8, 2005
Books-A-Million
Montgomery, AL 36117
Saturday, October 1, 2005
Countee Cullen Library
Reading, Discussion, Signing
New York, NY 10030
Thursday, September 8, 2005
Barnes and Noble
Reading, Discussion, Signing
New York, NY 10011
August 11, 2005
Hue-Man Bookstore
and Café
Reading, Discussion and Signing
New York, NY 10027
July 23, 2005
Harlem Book Fair
New York, NY
June 18, 2005
Karibu Books
Author Signing
Centre at Forestville
Forestville, MD 20747
June 15, 2005
Barnes and Noble
Author Event - Reading, Q & A and Book Signing
Brooklyn, NY 11217
April 7, 2005
Author Party
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY
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