Books Book Review: ‘On Witness and Respair,’ by Jesmyn Ward
The two-time National Book Award winner collects essays, profiles and appreciations in a new book, “On Witness and Respair.”
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· May 18, 2026 · 1 min read
This article was originally published by
NY Times Books
and is republished here under license.
The two-time National Book Award winner collects essays, profiles and appreciations in a new book, “On Witness and Respair.”
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