Addie Pray by Joe David Brown

Addie Pray by Joe David Brown

Joe David Brown

1915-1976

Joe David Brown, from Birmingham, Alabama, established himself as a journalist, starting his career as a reporter and later becoming the city editor for various newspapers. With a remarkable portfolio that included work for esteemed publications like the New York Daily News and The Saturday Evening Post, Brown's writing prowess extended to the realm of fiction, exemplified by his debut novel Stars in My Crown (1946), which was subsequently adapted into a film. His contributions to literature and journalism were recognized with accolades such as the Alabama Authors Award, solidifying his legacy as a noteworthy figure in the field.

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

1971

Addie Pray. New York; Simon & Schuster, 1971 (also published in 1972 as Paper Moon).

AL Book Collection

Brown, Joe David, “Addie Pray by Joe David Brown,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/7783.