The abolitionists were not like the rugged people out West, and they were not like John Brown, either. They were people who made speeches and did politics. James McBride abolitionistbrownjohn Change image and share on social
You can't write just anything. Your story needs structure. James McBride storystructurewrite Change image and share on social
We would not have been a successful family without my father and stepfather, who were working-class men with better dreams for their children. We just wore them out. James McBride childclassdream Change image and share on social
I just love music, and I love what music does for people. James McBride lovemusicpeople Change image and share on social
I thank God I was a reporter before I became a writer. James McBride godreporterwriter Change image and share on social
You make your own luck by working hard, you know? James McBride hardluckmake Change image and share on social
Essentially, I'm a storyteller, and I make my living by telling stories, be they music or nonfiction or fiction. James McBride essentiallyfictionlive Change image and share on social
Every time I see something about the Wild West, I'm reminded that our version of history may not be what really happened. James McBride happenhistoryremind Change image and share on social
