Behind the Smile

by T.S. Clarke

Behind the Smile: A Young Woman's Madness is a self-study done by poet T.S. Clarke, in which she shares her hard-earned truths about life as an African-American woman, living in the Bronx. Everything from music and love, to sex, violence, and prejudice is covered by jarring, descriptive poetry that you won't soon forget. Clarke takes you on an educational, emotional journey as she explores her roots, her deep passions, tragedies, and triumphs. African-Americans will want to read this collection as a courageous testament to their race; non-African-Americans will want to read it to gain a better understanding of important issues that divide America today.

64 pages, Paperback

First published October 24, 2002