A review by sarahjsnider
A Choice of Weapons by Gordon Parks

4.0

Gordon Parks had a very interesting life--composer, photographer, director, CCC worker, brothel piano player--but his struggles as a black man in the early 20th century made the greatest impact on me. The title alludes to the fact that he chose his talent, his intelligence, and his camera as weapons against poverty and used his anger to propel his artistic goals forward. Although Parks lived in the Twin Cities as a young man, the local color was limited--I'm sure that The Lowry restaurant where he bussed tables was very close to where I live, but I don't know where. Good choice by One Minneapolis One Read.