Day 24: The Last of Toni Morrison?

     A review of books for Black History Month would not be complete without Toni Morrison.   She is the "giant" of our generation. Ms. Morrison will always be in many minds the consequential voice of the African American writer.  Her works from The Bluest Eyes to Solomon Song have touched many readers, of all generations.   If you have not read at lest one her books, you do not have a complete comprehension of Modern American Literature.   Fans of Ms. Morrison will enjoy  Toni Morrison : the last interview and other conversations.   In 2019., readers mourned her death and wondered who could ever compare to Morrison.   The simple answer was that no one could and the only consolation to be had was the fact that her work was her legacy.  In 2020 when the last book was published,  Niki Giovani wrote in the introduction of the book, "The title of this book is The Last Interview but there will never be a last interview with Toni. Her books live and talk to us."  

    Toni Morrison shares in details her careers as a writer, teacher, editor and publisher.  Mixed in nicely with that is the  captivating  story of her family. Beloved and Song of Solomons were the inspiration and fruit of her family stories.    Precisely why her books come to life, they were based in reality and spun as a tale to retell for every generation.  Perhaps this story that  Morrison spins is just as fascinating, if not more so than her other works.   

    The Last Interview provides readers with the intimate one on one with the iconic Morrison.  She shares the story as only Ms. Morrison can.  When reading the interviews it is understood that it is not so much the interviewer that is suppose to capture your imagination, it is Morrison's words that echo through the pages that gives a better understanding of Morrison's wisdom and vision. At times the layout is a bit off but honestly it does not change the content.  After all this is a book for her fans who are missing her voice. 

    In closing, I have to agree with Giovanni.  There will never be a "last" with  Toni Morrison, thankfully.  Now is a good time to go to the shelves, take one of her books down and read again the magic that is Morrison.