Will Harris est un poète et essayiste dont l'œuvre navigue avec brio dans les complexités de l'identité, de l'héritage et de la vie contemporaine. Son écriture se caractérise par une urgence captivante et un intellect aiguisé, explorant souvent les nuances des expériences multiculturelles et la quête d'appartenance dans le monde moderne. À travers sa poésie comme sa prose, Harris forge une voix personnelle puissante qui révèle des vérités profondes sur la condition humaine. Il est reconnu pour sa capacité unique à saisir l'essence de notre existence actuelle avec une sensibilité et une précision remarquables.
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.
