A Family Gathering

Fiction & Literature, African American, Coming of Age
Cover of the book A Family Gathering by Gene Cartwright, Gene Cartwright
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Gene Cartwright ISBN: 9781452331072
Publisher: Gene Cartwright Publication: November 22, 2010
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: Gene Cartwright
ISBN: 9781452331072
Publisher: Gene Cartwright
Publication: November 22, 2010
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

Past Pulitzer Prize Nominee. Girl meets world. A Family Gathering is about a 12 year-old girl's traumatic journey from tragedy to triumph. —
Cicely Tyson Calling: It began with a surprising phone call from Gene Cartwright’s long-time publicist, Nancy Eddy of Novato, California. She informed Gene that Cicely Tyson’s William Morris agent was trying to reach him. Ms. Tyson had just read Gene’s latest novel, ‘A Family Gathering,’ and was determined to personally speak to him.

Needless to say, Gene, despite his always controlled and measured demeanor, was flattered and thrilled. After a number of follow-up conversations that day, a time was arranged to receive Ms. Tyson’s call. The hour arrived, and her call came.

From the first minutes, it seemed the two had been friends for years. Their first conversation lasted more than two hours. Ms Tyson disclosed she had read A Family Gathering and, in her words, had not been “so moved” by a novel since first reading “Alex’s [Haley] book” [Roots]. She knew she had to speak to the author.

Gene was taken aback, honored, and briefly speechless. To have his novel—a product of an intense labor of love—placed in such lofty company, and by such a respected film icon who personally knew Mr. Haley, was a humbling experience.

During this, and subsequent conversations, Gene and Ms. Tyson spoke about her celebrated career; her late husband—the legendary Miles Davis—the state of film, television, writing, and especially A Family Gathering.

Ms. Tyson wanted to know where this powerful story sprang from; how a book with fifty-two characters and so many emotional levels could be so easily read, and leave the reader wanting more. She was adamant that the novel become a feature film or made-for-television movie. Of course, Gene agreed.

Gene recalls, Ms. Tyson has made it indelibly clear she is on board the film adaptation of A Family Gathering. She has already “claimed” her role. Her commitment provides a solid foundation for what will be an amazing effort to bring this epic novel to the screen.

What lies ahead is hard work and great excitement, as the project moves forward. However, with great talent like Ms. Tyson on board, and others to be announced, the possibilities are boundless.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Past Pulitzer Prize Nominee. Girl meets world. A Family Gathering is about a 12 year-old girl's traumatic journey from tragedy to triumph. —
Cicely Tyson Calling: It began with a surprising phone call from Gene Cartwright’s long-time publicist, Nancy Eddy of Novato, California. She informed Gene that Cicely Tyson’s William Morris agent was trying to reach him. Ms. Tyson had just read Gene’s latest novel, ‘A Family Gathering,’ and was determined to personally speak to him.

Needless to say, Gene, despite his always controlled and measured demeanor, was flattered and thrilled. After a number of follow-up conversations that day, a time was arranged to receive Ms. Tyson’s call. The hour arrived, and her call came.

From the first minutes, it seemed the two had been friends for years. Their first conversation lasted more than two hours. Ms Tyson disclosed she had read A Family Gathering and, in her words, had not been “so moved” by a novel since first reading “Alex’s [Haley] book” [Roots]. She knew she had to speak to the author.

Gene was taken aback, honored, and briefly speechless. To have his novel—a product of an intense labor of love—placed in such lofty company, and by such a respected film icon who personally knew Mr. Haley, was a humbling experience.

During this, and subsequent conversations, Gene and Ms. Tyson spoke about her celebrated career; her late husband—the legendary Miles Davis—the state of film, television, writing, and especially A Family Gathering.

Ms. Tyson wanted to know where this powerful story sprang from; how a book with fifty-two characters and so many emotional levels could be so easily read, and leave the reader wanting more. She was adamant that the novel become a feature film or made-for-television movie. Of course, Gene agreed.

Gene recalls, Ms. Tyson has made it indelibly clear she is on board the film adaptation of A Family Gathering. She has already “claimed” her role. Her commitment provides a solid foundation for what will be an amazing effort to bring this epic novel to the screen.

What lies ahead is hard work and great excitement, as the project moves forward. However, with great talent like Ms. Tyson on board, and others to be announced, the possibilities are boundless.

More books from Coming of Age

Cover of the book The Summer Pact by Gene Cartwright
Cover of the book A Girl Named Jane by Gene Cartwright
Cover of the book The Rock Star and the Girl From the Coffee Shop 2 by Gene Cartwright
Cover of the book The Bone Doll's Twin by Gene Cartwright
Cover of the book An Empty Vessel by Gene Cartwright
Cover of the book Redeem Me by Gene Cartwright
Cover of the book Saintly/Angelic Warriors, Vol.2: The Unholy Inferno Plan/The Saintly Training by Gene Cartwright
Cover of the book Hunting Piero by Gene Cartwright
Cover of the book Dora: A Headcase by Gene Cartwright
Cover of the book In de ban van de gokautomaat by Gene Cartwright
Cover of the book MARTHA FINLEY Ultimate Collection – Timeless Children Classics & Other Novels: 35+ Books in One Volume (Illustrated) by Gene Cartwright
Cover of the book Fierro... L'été des secrets by Gene Cartwright
Cover of the book A Gate at the Stairs by Gene Cartwright
Cover of the book The Seller of Beliefs by Gene Cartwright
Cover of the book THE DOCTOR'S CHRISTMAS EVE by Gene Cartwright
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy