Beginnings, Endings, and Salt

Edwidge Danticat's Writing Journey

Today, Edwidge Danticat is an award-winning writer. But how did she get here? Follow her literary life from her childhood in Haiti to her relationships with other writing greats in Beginnings, Salt, and the Lion's Mouth.

Dive into this prolific fiction writer's creative memoir. Including true stories of her childhood in Haiti without her parents, who had to work an ocean away to make a better life for their family, and some of her poetry favorites, such as "Un/titled" and "Legends," Edwidge Danticat's literary autobiography is a must-read. As you learn about the bestselling author of Breath, Eyes, Memory, Krik? Krak!, and many more incredible titles, you will find that there is no one-size-fits-all path to authorship - and that your journey is as valid and important as the journey of any great author.

Delve into the mentorship relationships Danticat had with some other incredible authors. Danticat's love of creative works began with greats like Lorraine Hansberry. Then, never imagining she would meet them in person, Danticat grew to love Toni Morrison and Paule Marshall through their writing. It was not until years later that she built friendships with these two women, and an ode to their mentorship shows just how much women can build each other up in their lives and careers. Between job offers and commiserations over lost awards, these friendships blossomed, and what she learned from them is now shared with you.

Discover how Edwidge Danticat became the award-winning author she is today.In Beginnings, Salt, and the Lion's Mouth, explore:

The catalyst that set Danticat off into a creative life and career

The love and encouragement of those who have helped her along the way

Advice that will help you on your own literary journey

Readers of author memoirs and creative writing books like On Writing, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, and Letter to My Daughter will love Edwidge Danticat's Beginnings, Salt, and the Lion's Mouth.