When this 1995 collection was published, Dorothy West (1907-98) was the last surviving member of the Harlem Renaissance, making her a vital link to a golden age of American literature. Spanning her 70-year career, the 17 stories here include her early tale "Jack in the Pot"—which launched her to overnight success—while in the 13 autobiographical essays, West also reflects back on her long and eventful life.