The Magnolia Jungle: The Life, Times And Education Of A Southern Editor by P. D. East

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The Magnolia Jungle: The Life, Times and Education of a Southern Editor by P.D. East is an autobiographical account of the author's life and career as an editor of The Petal Paper in Mississippi. The book explores East's personal and professional challenges as he tackles issues of racial segregation and civil rights in the 1950s and 60s. Known for his satirical and fearless journalism, East confronts local and national figures, including politicians and segregationists, while facing show more financial and social repercussions. Through humor and critical reflection, East shares his experiences and observations on the cultural and political climate of the American South, ultimately advocating for justice and equality. The book is intended for readers interested in journalism, civil rights history, and personal narratives of courage and conviction. show less

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middletonwordsmith 1 review

Good source material establishing context in Griffin's Black Like Me. Editorials reach deep into the warped psyche of Southern racist groupthink. The man was compelled to poke the bear, almost against his will. "Cometh the time, cometh the writer."

Oct 20, 2020

wearylibrarian 908 reviews

The book Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin mentions P. D. East and this book. That was enough for me. I knew I had to read it. I found the part about East's childhood very interesting. When he began to editorialize, I lost interest.

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