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Brothers and Keepers: A Memoir Paperback – January 26, 2005

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4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 137 ratings
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A haunting portrait of lives arriving at different destinies, Brothers and Keepers is John Edgar Wideman’s seminal memoir about two brothers — one an award-winning novelist, the other a fugitive wanted for robbery and murder. Wideman recalls the capture of his younger brother Robby, details the subsequent trials that resulted in a sentence of life in prison, and provides vivid views of the American prison system.
A gripping, unsettling account, Brothers and Keepers weighs the bonds of blood, tenderness, and guilt that connect Wideman to his brother and measures the distance that lies between them.
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    Mariner Books
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    January 26, 2005
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    5.5 x 0.75 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0618509631
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0618509638
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JOHN EDGAR WIDEMAN is the author of more than twenty works of fiction and nonfiction, including the award-winning Brothers and Keepers, Philadelphia Fire, and the story collection God’s Gym. He is the recipient of two PEN/ Faulkner Awards and has been nominated for the National Book Award.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mariner Books; Reprint edition (January 26, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 266 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0618509631
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0618509638
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.75 x 8 inches
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JOHN EDGAR WIDEMAN is the author of more than twenty works of fiction and nonfiction, including the award-winning Brothers and Keepers, Philadelphia Fire, and most recently the story collection God's Gym. He is the recipient of two PEN/ Faulkner Awards and has been nominated for the National Book Award. He teaches at Brown University.

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Fred
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent portrayal of common roots, but different choices and consequences
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2017
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Well written (in 1984) and a compelling (true-based) story of contrasts between two black brothers -- the Ivy League-educated author and his street-wise, crime-adicted brother, serving time for murder -- and their differnet paths from their urban-plight roots in the 1960's (???), one escaping and the other trapped by the streets and then the prison system. It reinforces how inhumane our prison system can be; there has to be a better way.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Powerful story of time, place and circumstance
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2014
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I read this book as an assignment in a UW Certificate in Memoir class. I was excited to read a memoir written by a man. I like how Wideman slipped into the vernacular on the street, in the prison, in his mind, in his own voice. I liked the tension he created before, during and after a prison visit, and about the conflict he felt over things he could have done differently as a brother. This is a powerful story of time, place and circumstance. As an afterthought…It is interesting to think about the author’s brother in prison for life, and how his life seems to have improved over time. He has become a better man than he ever could have on the streets that consumed him.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2021
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This book was very good.I enjoyed it tremendously and learned a lot about the unfair sentencing guidelines.I also am in agreement with Robert about education and recidivism.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Stellar
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2021
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Wonderful account of these two brothers and their lengthy struggles.
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Nelo
3.0 out of 5 stars This book was good
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2013
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A am am African American studies major, and this book was required of me to read. I liked the moral of it.
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Yvonne C
4.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT STORY
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2013
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Inspirational realism, I recommend to anyone.I had to read it for a writing course,but I enjoyed it. are we our brothers keepers?
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Ben
5.0 out of 5 stars Brothers and keepers
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2013
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It wasn't exactly what I ordered but that's ok. I ordered a new hard cover and got a used paperback. The company was great to deal with though. I only ordered the book because I knew the Widemans and went through school with the authors boys. It ended up veins a good read!
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Leslie
5.0 out of 5 stars Touching
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2014
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My perspective very much changed after reading this text. It taught me about compassion & the ability for any human being to better their circumstance. When he gave up at the end (Robby), I felt such remorse for a 'criminal'.
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Octavien
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent produit
Reviewed in France on December 1, 2016
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Excellent produit, reçu rapidement et en très bonne état.
Je confirme et assure qu'il ne faut pas lire ce livre d'une seule traite, c'est comme le chocolat (ou le nougat au chocolat!) pour le savourer il faut y aller par petites doses !
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Haude
4.0 out of 5 stars Un très bon livre
Reviewed in France on August 25, 2015
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Ce n'est pas le meilleur de Wideman mais il est très intéressant. On comprend mieux cette relation qui le hante, ce désespoir et sa culpabilité et l'homme noir américain blessé, toujours blessé. Un très bon style, ce qui fait du bien, mais qui n'est pas épuré, comme une litanie, il vous entraine vers la violence et l'injustice, les mots sont une arme.
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P. sandrine
3.0 out of 5 stars brothers and keepers
Reviewed in France on January 28, 2013
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Pas évident au début d'y accrocher il faut s'y tenir ! au final c'est bien pour la pratique de l'anglais !
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