Jesmyn Ward is arguably one of the most important writers of our generation.  She has won two National Book Awards before fifty (first woman to do that and first Black woman to do that). And in this, her new essay book, ON WITNESS AND RESPAIR, she writes essays on everything from Faulkner to Hurricane Katrina. This book is in part a look back at some of her most impactful essays, speeches, and book introductions-but this is also a remarkable book full of pain, fascination and joy. Join us in our conversation with one of the generations most thoughtful and talented writers.Find books mentioned on The Book Case:https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/shop/story/book-case-podcast-reading-list-118433302Books mentioned on this week's episode:On Witness and Respair by Jesmyn WardLet us Descend by Jesmyn WardSing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn WardSalvage the Bones by Jesmyn WardMen We Reaped by Jesmyn WardThe Fire This Time by Jesmyn WardWhere the Line Bleeds by Jesmyn WardBetween the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi CoatesHeavy by Kiese LaymonIn Cold Blood by Truman CapoteThe Years by Nicholas DelbancoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices