Glorious

In "Glorious," narrated by Academy Award nominee Alfre Woodard, Bernice L. McFadden presents the evocative journey of Easter Venetta Bartlett, a fictional writer of the Harlem Renaissance. Set against the rich historical contexts of the Jim Crow South and the civil rights era, the novel explores themes of self-hatred, love, and redemption through Easter's tumultuous rise from Waycross, Georgia, to success and eventual revival. Woodard's nuanced narration enhances McFadden's blend of real and fictional figures, offering a poignant reflection on the complexities of the American experience, all while posing the profound question: What happens to a dream deferred?