Toni Morrison Discusses 'A Mercy' 

That interviewer is wonderful. Talk about prepared.

One of the few interviewers who wasn't insulting to her.

May this woman rest in peace. She was not only an incredible author but truly an insightful person. And she has impacted many lives.

I love all things Toni Morrison, and I loved A MERCY. My favorite passage is from the very end of the last chapter: "...to be given dominion over another is a hard thing; to wrest dominion over another is a wrong thing; to give dominion of yourself to another is a wicked thing."

She is 100% right and can prove this with history.

That is classic Morrison: her way is to not write in the traditional chronological method, but to present a "story" as if its currently happening (per an prev. interview she said dreams don't play out in chronological order therefore her stories don't either). What I had found difficult is her usage of the language. She's a well developed word maven, and at times I find myself constantly referencing a dictionary for clarity when I read her books. :-)

Thank you so much Toni Morrison. Your memory is a blessing and your body of work is timeless and priceless.

absolutely brilliant! she is amazing & thoughtful; thank you

What a treasure to receive this brilliant discussion of a favorite book by one of my favorite authors. Just brilliant. Thank you, Algorithm.

The interviewer looks mesmerized. Lol!

Great stuff. Going to use this in class (I am a teacher) to introduce the racializing of chattel slavery vs. other forms. Coming from her, maybe it will stick. Thanks

I just finished a mercy today, & I loved it. Really gave depth meaning to the way of living back then, she really lets you in her mind

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH SHE'S AMAZING!!!

lol the interviewer looks in love with toni 9:12

just finished reading it... what can i say, i just love her style and themes though she lost of the story in the non-naturalistic, poetic monologues. its a strong glimpse into the past, and she breathed life into what seems like a remote universe... perfect!

We live on the earth which is every foreigners home...profound!

What a two lovely women!

Intelligent and moving speaker and writer. We can learn so much from Toni Morrison! The interview was well done.

I just finished 'A Mercy' for the first time just today!! Wow! Loved it! Another one in the books. Literally! Still have say 'Beloved' is my most fav though. 😄 Until then...

I think she's a miracle among us. And i love her hands, they are very moving.

I need to read this book for summer reading is it very good? As people say?

im so trying to get as much understanding for the background of the book i soo need it thanx for da post

Hi, I'd really like to know on WHAT DATE this interview originally took place. Thank you!!

Thank you for reminding me that Mr. Jacob Vaark created a utopia like William Penn, where many people can live together and help one another. It's sad that his wife misunderstood Quakerism and turned it from a peace loving way

brilliant.

My favorite book! I LOVE you Toni!

I vibe with her so strongly...and the interviewer did also! ❤️❤️

Brava! Toni Morrison!

such wisdom

Huh… interesting how her stories are intertwined with American History-- and how she envisions everyday ppl, lives, communities and cultures…

a thread of commonality.... a tribe so to speak... is essential

@listentothemanofgod check your calendar, its 2013

Auteur merveilleux, femme remarquable !

@awwfunkme or if you're insanely poor, you can afford not this book and think not about the reason Morrison wrote it. I'm sorry, was there a point to this point? oo, speaking of which, I got a lovely bag of Costa Rican beans that should be quite nice in the morning.

@awwfunkme a fair question. I would respond with the idea of the community that's made around these orphans. Jacob's farm is largely composed of them and when they're together they have sort of a family. The story doesn't really offer a solution to any kind of orphan problem, so much as it just shows it. Kind of like, "you're there, and I can see your pain" it's not much of a statement but it can comfort those who are so alone.

oh, I just have some coffee beans from Costa Rica that are pretty nice and high quality and since you said "wake up... and spell the coffee" I thought it a cute lil retort

Ms. Morrison in an interview with Charlie Rose said that the novel is set first in 1670 and later in the novel, in 1690.

I thankyou kindly for NPR and Toni Morrison for a pleasant interview. I hope Toni Morrison will come back to this imperfect world to guide my life.

Brilliant woman ❤️

@awwfunkme now this point just comes out of left field. your lack of defining in any way shape or form how "we" were "suckered" in any way is a completely worthless statement. how were we suckered? and suckered into what? What's she trying to convince the reader to do/think after finishing this novel?

i found the book to be actually challenging. it changes narrative multiple times throughout the book and to tell you the truth i was sometimes confused on who the actual narrator was. it was hard for me to catch some of the themes and such although i get a jist of what the book is about. does anyone have some kind of notes on this book?

I love this Woman.

Oh Toni depuis le college je Tai Connue dans mon pays la cote d ivoire. Au Centre cultuel Americain. Tu es brillante et intelligente. Jai recommandé tout tes livres a mes enfants. Merci pour l heritage Que la paix des ancetres soit avec toi.

A genius

For me idk y but its kinda of hard to understand sometimes what the book is about but im kinda getting the hang of it i kind of need a summary for it like sparknotes

TONI MORRISON IS A BRAVE WOMAN! SHE IS TELLING THE TRUTH! UNTIL NOW THERE ARE MANY RACISTS IN USA, UK, CHINA, EUROPE, AND AUSTRALIA! I AGREE WITH HER 100%. IT IS HARD TO BE WHO YOU ARE WHEN PEOPLE ARE SHAMING YOU BECAUSE OF YOUR RACE, PERSONALITY, MONEY, AND POWER! THEY ARE MAKING YOU FEEL EMBARRASSED AND ASHAMED OF YOUR RACE!

Again,Wheatley,, and tater tots

Polly( Battle of Pyre, Croix

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