My Mississippi

by Willie Morris, David Rae Morris (Photographer)

A collaborative work by the Mississippi author and his photographer son, David Rae Morris; the book illustrates in photos and text the country beloved by both men.

Genres: Southern

109 pages, Hardcover

First published November 6, 2000

About the author

William Weaks "Willie" Morris (November 29, 1934 — August 2, 1999), was an American writer and editor born in Jackson, Mississippi, though his family later moved to Yazoo City, Mississippi, which he immortalized in his works of prose. Morris' trademark was his lyrical prose style and reflections on the American South, particularly the Mississippi Delta. In 1967 he became the youngest editor of Harper's Magazine. He wrote several works of fiction and non-fiction, including his seminal book North Toward Home, as well as My Dog Skip.

Reviews

[Steve · Rating 5 out of 5]

I miss Willie and our trips to the graveyard late at night!

[Brent Mckay · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is more like a sentimental encyclopedia article than any sort of probing dissection. Focuses far too much on the "what" and too little on the "why."