“Becoming Richard Pryor is a compulsively readable book that sets a new gold standard for American biography. Scott Scaul's research is extraordinary; his writing is taut, elegant, and insightful; and he captures both the hilarity and pain that made Richard Pryor such a towering figure.”
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Debby Applegate
Debby Applegate is a historian known for her focus on 19th-century American history, particularly the history of women and labor movements. She is recognized for her in-depth research and rich writing, with her book 'The Queen of America: A Life of P.T. Barnum' winning the Pulitzer Prize. more
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