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Two Guns From Harlem: The Detective Fiction of Chester HimesAmong the many writers who lent their talents to the creation of hard boiled detective fiction, few have approached it from a more original perspective than Chester Himes. A former criminal himself, Himes brought to the writing of detective fiction the perspective of the black man. Himes made his debut with the brilliant For Love of Imabelle, for which he was awarded the coveted Grand Prix de la Litt rature Polici re. Two Guns from Harlem probes
Among the many writers who lent their talents to the creation of hard-boiled detective fiction, few have approached it from a more original perspective than Chester Himes. A former criminal himself, Himes brought to the writing of detective fiction the perspective of the black man. Himes made his debut with the brilliant For Love of Imabelle, for which he was awarded the coveted Grand Prix de la Litt rature Polici re.Two Guns from Harlem probes Himes's early life and career for the roots of this series and for its heroes, Coffin Ed Johnson and Grave Digger Jones. Skinner discusses how Himes's experience as a black man, combined with his unique outlook on sociology, politics, violence, sex, and race relations, resulted not only in an unusual portrait of black America but also opened the way for the creation of the
ethnic and female hard-boiled detectives who followed.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
Published: 01/01/1989
ISBN: 9780879724542
Pages: 200
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d
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★★★★★ 5
Highly recommend!
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Fantastic read. Highly recommend. Easily comprehended, but packed with insight.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Clarify Submission
Format: Kindle
The only thing I wish Elisabeth had covered is the concept of submission must be “as unto the Lord”which means not for the woman to submit to sin but to submit to her husband as she would Christ. Wives can submit as long as the husband is obedient to Christ in not compelling a woman to do something outside of the will of God. If the man is in submission to Christ then so is the wife. That is why it is so important for the woman to pray for her husband at all times.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Amazing book about marriage
Format: Kindle
Excellent read and one every woman should read, especially if she is engaged, newly married, or her daughter is. It contains lots of marriage wisdom and encouragement from a Christian perspective that is missing in today's culture.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2025
★★★★★ 5
A Wonderful Breakdown
Format: Mass Market Paperback
I would like to mention that this is a great book, written by a greatly honored woman. Actually, my most honored author that will, more than likely, ever exist. I think it is alright for men to read this book, to better understand a small part of God's design of their wives or future wives, WHOM, also desires God's design for man and woman. If she does not, things can go bad, for the simple reason of wanting God's design. Also, to know their daughters. On a side note: there are three books (two my Elisabeth) that I think are great on the topic of God's design for the genders that should be read, but not leaned on. God should be the One we put our validation in, not a person or book. Personally, I think that this book should be read only with God, so He can hear all questions and smooth out what is not agreed with, and so it does not create any issues or expectations, and reading it should not be "known" by the spouse for the simple reason that I think it is important that spouses and future ones do not think the other is just listening to a book. Anyways, this is one amazing book pointing to God's design of woman.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2016
★★★★★ 5
Perfect engagement gift or for any woman
Format: Mass Market Paperback
This book is in my top five for women. A quick read, but so profound. This edition has very small print, my one caveat is for it to be printed in a hardback with a larger font so women over 40 can enjoy it without reading glasses. Still, absolutely amazing and such a timely word for today's confused culture.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2024
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