The Georgia Avenue Bus
by Henri Edmonds
Product Details
Paperback: 172 pages
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1425723330
ISBN-13: 978-1425723330
Book can be purchased from:
Online-Amazon, Borders, Barnes & Nobles,
Xlibris, Target , Books-a-Million, Olsson's,
also in the Howard University Bookstore
and Karibu Books
Product Description
Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, this collection of short stories highlights the adventures of Morris Bernard Fletcher and the passengers on the Georgia Avenue Bus. With the life of Morris "Fletch" Fletcher intertwined with his regular customers, this series of short stories fleshes out their lives as they commute along DC's infamous Georgia 70s bus line. Through his eyes, we meet various characters who remind us of our own frailty, glory and struggle to rise above the obstacles that life presents to us because we see our own humanity in them. The colorful characters who ride the bus will make you laugh or break your heart, yet, they will remain in your memory for a long time.
Testimonial
“Henri Edmonds writes with a breath of fresh air that can only be found in the city. She paints your ride with vivid color and snapshots of characters you may have met along your path of life that appear to be a little eccentric, strange, and witty, free, or even reserved. A city bus has its "regulars" and as the days pass, they begin to develop a sense of family and community. Every day brings a different twist to their simple yet sometimes complex lives. As you ride the "bus", you will be treated to life then and now in the urban world of bus riding. Sit back, grab your favorite beverage, turn on the music, put your feet up, adjust your seat and enjoy the ride on the Georgia Avenue Bus. Henri Edmonds will take you to meet the most intriguing characters of a lifetime. Just stay on the "bus" and you'll see who comes to sit with you. This is a MUST read! The question is: Will there be a sequel?” —Reviewed by: Albertina Lane (12/06)
HENRIETTE (Henri) EDMONDS BIOGRAPHY
Henri Edmonds, who grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana, was a performing arts major at Fisk University, obtained an M. A. degree in the theatre at Western Reserve University in 1956, taught theatre and speech at Grambling College. There she created the third African-American children’s theatre in the country. She came to Washington, DC in 1958 and taught at Howard University in the English Department.
From 1962 to 1972, she was a Speech Pathologist in the Prince George's County School System. In 1973, she joined her brother, Dr. Randolph Edmonds, at the Martin Luther King Hospital in Los Angeles as a speech pathologist.
Henri returned to Howard in 1974, where she is currently a professor of Speech and Theatre. She has served twice as Chair of the department, 1979 - 81 and again in1999 - 2004. She is committed to the training of knowledgeable theatre artists. She is dedicated to the principle of developing the highest quality of theatre arts, and to the serious investigation and perpetuation of the experiences and aesthetics of Black theatre.
During her tenure at Howard, she expanded her range to include writing many plays and stories for children, most notably Mushy Mouth. She has produced and directed many plays locally and nationally. She composed the music for Brother, Brother, Brother Mine, which won the Maytime Festival in Dundalk, Ireland.
Her acting credits include the role of Mary Thomas in the highly acclaimed movie "Something The Lord Made" which received three Emmy nominations. The Story of Maple Hill was a winner of the 1996 Baltimore Writers Alliance contest. The Georgia Avenue Bus is a collection of short stories about Morris Bernard Fletcher and the passengers on The Georgia Avenue Bus line. Henri has appeared in several television roles, most notably THE CORNER and THE WIRE. Her writings include the murder mystery theatre play, WHO KILLED RAOUL? and WEARING THE MASK, which was the first drama televised at WHUT Channel 32.
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During her career she has taught many now famous students: Harriet D. Foy, Isaiah Washington (Grey's Anatomy), Anthony Anderson (Hustle and Flow), Nikkole Salter (In the Continuum), Marva Hicks, Carla Hargrove (Hairspray), Frenchie (American Idol) and others who regularly appear on television and film.
Contact the author:
Henri Edmonds, B.A., M.A.
Website: www. HenriEdmonds.com
Email: HenriEdmonds@HenriEdmonds.com
MySpace URL is: http://www.myspace.com/henriedmonds
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Henri Edmonds
Henri Edmonds is a professor of Speech and Theatre at Howard University in Washington, D.C. She is committed to the training of knowledgeable and talented artists in the theatre arts. She is dedicated to the principle of developing the highest quality of theatre art, and to the serious investigation and perpetuation of the experiences and aesthetics of Black theatre.
Henri Edmonds has produced and directed many plays locally and nationally. She has written many plays and stories for children, most notably, Mushy Mouth. She composed the music for Brother, Brother, Brother Mine, which won the Maytime Festival in Dundalk, Ireland. Her acting credits include the role of Mary Thomas in the highly acclaimed "Something The Lord Made" which received three Emmy nominations. The Story of Maple Hill was a winner of the 1996 Baltimore Writers Alliance contest. This new novel, The Georgia Avenue Bus, is a collection of short stories about Morris Bernard Fletcher and the passengers on DC Metro's Georgia Avenue bus line.
Contact Henri Edmonds at:
Email: henried@msn.com
Website: henriedmonds.com
