Open House: Of Family, Friends, Food, Piano Lessons, and the Search for a Room of My Own

Written by Patricia Williams

Narrated by Sharon Washington

A columnist who regularly contributes to The Nation and The Village Voice, Patricia J. Williams is also a professor of law at Columbia University and the recipient of a MacArthur "genius" award. In Open House, she shares her unique views on modern American culture and tells stories of her remarkable life. Her voice is powerful, provocative, and utterly charming. "She is the rare writer who can be trusted with both our minds and our hearts."-Gloria Steinem

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Oct 14, 2011
• ISBN: 9781461812906

Patricia Williams

Patricia Williams, the fifth child of an alcoholic single mother, came of age in Atlanta at the height of the crack epidemic. At 12, she had her first boyfriend; by 15 she was a mother of two. Williams wanted to give her children the kind of life she’d always dreamed of, but with no education or job skills her options were slim. Thus began Williams’ lucrative career as a drug dealer. After numerous run-ins with the law and a stint behind bars, Williams decided to turn her life around. She now goes by the stage name Ms. Pat and enjoys a successful career as a comedian. Williams lives in Indianapolis with her husband and three children.