Will Harris ist ein Dichter und Essayist, dessen Werk gekonnt die Komplexität von Identität, Erbe und dem zeitgenössischen Leben navigiert. Sein Schreiben zeichnet sich durch eine fesselnde Dringlichkeit und scharfen Intellekt aus, wobei er sich oft mit den Feinheiten multikultureller Erfahrungen und der Suche nach Zugehörigkeit in der modernen Welt befasst. Sowohl in seiner Poesie als auch in seiner Prosa schafft Harris eine kraftvolle persönliche Stimme, die tiefe Wahrheiten über die menschliche Verfassung aufdeckt. Er wird für seine ausgeprägte Fähigkeit gefeiert, die Essenz unserer gegenwärtigen Existenz mit bemerkenswerter Sensibilität und Präzision einzufangen.
Mixed-Race Superman is a reflection on the lives of two very different supermen: Barack Obama and Keanu Reeves. In an era where a man endorsed by the Klu Klux Klan can sit in the White House, Will Harris argues that the mixed-race background of each gave them a shapelessness that was a form of resistance. Drawing on his own personal experience and examining the way that these two men have been embedded in our collective consciousness, Harris asks what they can teach us about race and heroism.
"A startlingly radical and surreal poetic journey, RENDANG takes the reader from West Sumatra to pzlanet Mongo via Gray's Inn Road, aligting on Indonesian artefacts, gentrification, and citizenry. RENDANG is an urgent comment on what it means to be a person now, a dissection of and love letter to the histories, places, and things that make us."--Front flap.
Chronicling his journey from Taylor, Mississippi, Dr. Will Harris shares a deeply personal memoir that highlights his evolution into a celebrated gospel musician and educator. The narrative explores his challenges growing up in a tumultuous musical family and his influential role as a Minister of Music. It emphasizes his spiritual growth, professional achievements, and dedication to musical education, illustrating a life shaped by faith, resilience, and the transformative power of music. Harris's story offers an inspiring glimpse into his unique experiences and convictions.
From a pioneer of the regenerative agriculture movement comes a memoir-meets-manifesto about creating a better future for our food, animals, land, local communities, and climate. Raised as a fourth-generation farmer, Will Harris inherited White Oak Pastures and initially embraced the conventional farming practices of his ancestors, using chemicals and antibiotics. However, he became disillusioned with the cruelty and devastation caused by this system. In response, he decided to forge a new path, one that aligns with nature and narrows the gap between consumers and their food. With tenacity and a willingness to take risks, he termed his approach "radical traditional," becoming a pioneer of regenerative agriculture before the term was widely recognized. This work serves as both a personal memoir and a reflection of the broader American agricultural landscape, offering a pathway to produce food responsibly. Amidst current challenges like strained food supply chains and climate-induced crises, Harris encourages us to reconsider the origins of our food and reconnect with those who cultivate it. Through engaging storytelling and a candid critique of the industry, he emphasizes the importance of knowing your farmer now more than ever.
