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Charles R. Johnson is an American writer, philosopher, academic, and artist whose award-winning work ranges from African-American philosophical fiction to nonfiction in the areas of literature, writing, African American studies, philosophy, and Eastern spiritual traditions, particularly Buddhism.

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Being and Race: Black Writing Since 1970

Charles Johnson approaches contemporary black literature through the lens of phenomenology, drawing on philosophers such as Heidegger, Husserl, Satre, and Dufrenne to address the aesthetic and epistemological questions surrounding the black experience as expressed by Black American authors.

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Night Hawks: Stories

Spanning genres from science fiction to realism, this eclectic, masterful collection of stories is tied together by Buddhist themes and displays all the grace, heart, and insight for which Charles Johnson has long been known.

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Oxherding Tale: A Novel

A deliciously funny, bitterly ironic account of slavery, racism, and the human spirit.

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The Sorcerer's Apprentice

In these eight fables and allegorical tales, the author writes of the events of this world as influenced by spiritual or strongly cultural forces.

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The Words and Wisdom of Charles Johnson

National Book Award winner Charles Johnson muses about a wide range of topics, from Buddhism to race relations in America to his writing habits and everything in between. This collection gives readers a candid look into the mind of one of the most celebrated voices in American literature.

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Turning the Wheel: Essays on Buddhism and Writing

"Were it not for the Buddhadharma, says Charles Johnson in his preface to Turning the Wheel, "I'm convinced that, as a black American and an artist, I would not have been able to successfully negotiate my last half century of life in this country.

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Grand: A Grandparent's Wisdom for a Happy Life

Charles Johnson shares stories from his life with his six-year-old grandson, weaving in advice and life lessons that stand the test of time.

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Passing the Three Gates: Interviews with Charles Johnson

An indispensable resource for Johnson’s readers, Passing the Three Gates represents both the transformation of the artist over time and the continuity and endurance of his aesthetic and spiritual vision.

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Dr. King’s Refrigerator and Other Bedtime Stories

A sly, witty, and insightful collection of short stories that revolve around ethical and philosophical decision-making.

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Africans in America: America’s Journey through Slavery

The companion volume to a public television series, this extraordinary examination of slavery in America features a four-part history by poet and performance artist Patricia Smith and a dozen fictional narratives by National Book Award–winning novelist Charles Johnson.

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