Black Boy is an autobiography of Richard Wright. The book explores his childhood which regards issues of race. Richard writes about his experiences as a child and how he reflects upon the racist world. Gradually, he learns from his actions and becomes more aware about the racial relations of America. At a very young age, he lacked the care and love of family and received some negative influences.
This is a very interesting book to read. I actually couldn't put it down. The storyline is very unpredictable with Wright's intensive attitude. Throughout the novel, Wright seeks out reading with a passion that resembles a physical appetite. The desire to read and the desire to eat are closely related in his mind. Also, I favor how Richard Wright emphasizes on the themes of hunger for food, attention, knowledge, and engagement in society. There is also a passionate desire for Wright to observe and reflect upon the racist world around him. He observes the effects of racism on the black and white society. Taking that into his perspective, he judges the whole morality of his own race. This book is more than just an autobiography, it contains the perseverance of Richard Wright's life, one obstacle after another.
This book is more than an autobiography. It is a primary source. His book tells how people are during segregation and the Jim Crow laws.
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