Officer Clemmons: A Memoir by Dr. Francois S. Clemmons (English) Paperback Book

Description: Officer Clemmons by Dr. Francois S. Clemmons An intimate debut memoir from Mister Rogers most endearing and groundbreaking neighbors—Officer Clemmons, the first African American actor to have a recurring role on a childrens television program. "A heartwarming story that explores the power of friendship as well as race, sexuality, talent, and identity." —Kirkus Reviews When he created the role of Officer Clemmons on the award–winning television series Mister Rogers Neighborhood, Francois Clemmons made history as the first African American actor to have a recurring role on a childrens program. A new, wide world opened for Clemmons—but one that also required him to make painful personal choices and sacrifices. Officer Clemmons details Clemmonss incredible life story, beginning with his early years in Alabama and Ohio, marked by family trauma and loss, through his studies as a music major at Oberlin College, where Clemmons began to investigate and embrace his homosexuality, to a chance encounter with Fred Rogers that changed the whole course of both mens lives, leading to a deep, spiritual friendship and mentorship spanning nearly 40 years. From New York to Russia, Berlin to California, Grammy Award–winner Clemmons has performed for audiences around the world and remains a beloved figure. Evocative and intimate, and buoyed by its authors own vivacious, inimitable energy, Officer Clemmons chronicles a historical and enlightening life and career of a man who has brought joy to millions of adults and children, across generations and borders. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Dr. Francois S. Clemmons received a Bachelor of Music degree from Oberlin College, and a Master of Fine Arts from Carnegie Mellon University. He also received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from Middlebury College. In 1973, he won a Grammy Award for a recording of Porgy and Bess; in 1986, he founded and directed the Harlem Spiritual Ensemble; and from 1997 until his retirement in 2013, Clemmons was the Alexander Twilight Artist in Residence and director of the Martin Luther King Spiritual Choir at Middlebury College in Vermont, where he currently resides. Review "[Clemmons] doesnt ask you to be his neighbor, but rather just to hear his story: one of a man of profound strength and talent who stood up, sang out, and, after great struggle, was heard."—NPR"Its important to acknowledge heroes who build bridges between all of us. Officer Clemmons offers readers the unique opportunity to understand how one mans life can have an unexpected, positive impact on millions of people. By sharing his lived truth, his artistic journey, and his friendship with Fred Rogers, Dr. Clemmons has written a memoir from a place of love and faith, in both God and in the power of music, as a gift to the world."—Common, Grammy Award-, Academy Award-, and Golden Globe-winning musician, actor, activist, and author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Let Love Have the Last Word"[Clemmons] writes candidly about his relationship with Fred Rogers, how his life changed because of the show and the sacrifices he made along the way."—TIME, One of the Best New Books of the Month"Clemmons, who played Officer Clemmons on Mister Rogers Neighborhood, tells of his life as a gay African-American in the postwar era, in this uplifting memoir . . . Clemmonss thoroughly delightful, inspiring story will speak particularly to artists in marginalized communities."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)"The extraordinary story of one of Mister Rogers most groundbreaking and endearing neighbors, Officer Clemmons . . . A dear friend of Rogers for three decades, Clemmons offers a firsthand account of his work on Rogers show, a story intertwined with the authors remarkable career as an operatic singer, actor, playwright, and choir director . . . A heartwarming story that explores the power of friendship as well as race, sexuality, talent, and identity."—Kirkus Reviews Review Quote "Its important to acknowledge heroes who build bridges between all of us. Officer Clemmons offers readers the unique opportunity to understand how one mans life can have an unexpected, positive impact on millions of people. By sharing his lived truth, his artistic journey, and his friendship with Fred Rogers, Dr. Clemmons has written a memoir from a place of love and faith, in both God and in the power of music, as a gift to the world." --Common, Grammy Award-, Academy Award-, and Golden Globe-winning musician, actor, activist, and author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Let Love Have the Last Word "Clemmons, who played Officer Clemmons on Mister Rogers Neighborhood , tells of his life as a gay African-American in the postwar era, in this uplifting memoir . . . Clemmonss thoroughly delightful, inspiring story will speak particularly to artists in marginalized communities." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "[Clemmons] writes candidly about his relationship with Fred Rogers, how his life changed because of the show and the sacrifices he made along the way." -- TIME , One of the Best New Books of the Month "The extraordinary story of one of Mister Rogers most groundbreaking and endearing neighbors, Officer Clemmons . . . A dear friend of Rogers for three decades, Clemmons offers a firsthand account of his work on Rogers show, a story intertwined with the authors remarkable career as an operatic singer, actor, playwright, and choir director . . . A heartwarming story that explores the power of friendship as well as race, sexuality, talent, and identity." -- Kirkus Reviews Details ISBN1646220579 Short Title Officer Clemmons Pages 288 Publisher Catapult Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1646220579 ISBN-13 9781646220571 Format Paperback Subtitle A Memoir Author Dr. Francois S. Clemmons Imprint Catapult Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2021-05-04 NZ Release Date 2021-05-04 US Release Date 2021-05-04 Place of Publication New York, NY UK Release Date 1900-01-01 Publication Date 2021-05-04 DEWEY B Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141760855;

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