Books have special meanings for different reasons. They are great because not only do the retell true stories, but they also let the creative imagination flow in fictional stories.
The Pulitzer Prize is a United States award given in “literature,” music and newsworthy print to honor special American writers each year stated the website www.wikipedia.org. According to www.wikipedia.org., the first Pulitzer Prize was given in 1917. This hornorary and distinguished award was founded by Joseph Pulitzer, a journalist, stated information found on the website www.wikipedia.org.
Here is a list of some of the great books that received a Pulitzer Prize.
The 2010 Pulitzer Prize winner was Tinkers by Paul Harding. This fictional story tells the story of a building a relationship a dad and his son work on through the good and the bad.
2010 Drama-Next To Normal
The 2010 drama caegory winner of the PUlitzer Prize was Next to Normal. This play was written by Bryan Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt. According to pulitzerprize.org., this is a “rock music” featured play dealing with the difficult stresses mental illness can cause.
2009 The Hemingses of Monteciello-An American Family
According to the website pulitzerprize.org., The Hemingses of Monteciello-An American Famly by Annette Gordon was the 2009 history winner. This book deals with the family Sally Hemings and their owner Thomas Jefferson according to pulitzerprize.org.
2000 Freedom From Fear-The American People in Depression and War 1929-1945
This history book was written by David M. Kennedy. This AC contributor has included this book because of the new fears 2000 and after brought to this country.
Toni Morrison’s Beloved was approriately awarded a Pulitzer Prize in 1988. this fictional storyline is one of slavery and family. A great book.
1983 The Color Purple
The Color Purple is another book that approaches African American live. This book by Alice Walker takes place in Macon, Georgia.
1961 To Kill A Mockingbird
To Kill A Mockingbird is an awesome fictional story by Lee Harper. It features the life of a lawyer in a tough case who is a single parent raising two children.
1955 Profiles In Courage
Our United States Senator and President John F. Kennedy, received a Pulitzer Prize with the book Profiles In Courage. this was a biography on eight different United States Senators that displayed courage according to pulitzerprize.org.
1953 The Old Man And The Sea
This is a great book displaying the man versus nature theme. The Old Man and The Sea was written by Ernest Hemingway.
This has been a brief overview of our nation’s outstanding books. On a rainy day, spend some time with a good book.