Awards
2023 Beach Book Festival
Runner-up in the Biography, Autobiography, Memoir category
WINNER: My Whorizontal Life: An Escort’s Tale – Sephe Haven
RUNNER-UP: “Are You a N***** or a Doctor?” – Otto E. Stallworth Jr. MD, MBA
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
In the Time of Madmen - Mark A. Prelas
Under the Naga Tail – James Taing
Spirit of a Hummingbird – Felicia Thai Heath
How I Think I Should Be is “B***S*** - Eileen Marder-Mirman
See the full list of winners and honorable mentions at the 2023 Beach Book Festival here.
2022 BookLife Prize Nonfiction Contest
Semi Finalist in the Memoir / Autobiography category
"Are You a N****r or a Doctor?"
by Otto E. Stallworth JR MD MBA
Rating: 9.50
Plot/Idea: Otto E. Stallworth, Jr. writes evocatively about living in the American South before the Civil Rights Movement. He offers a first-hand perspective on segregation and racial violence, as well as on prejudicial attitudes encountered throughout his life and career. He writes jovially and vividly about American history as well as his own far-ranging experiences, with a comfortable manner of storytelling that warmly welcomes readers into his world.
Prose: The prose flows easily and authentically. Stallworth's writing shines, whether he's discussing the depths of addiction or conveying a sweet love story; managing a music group, or succeeding in the medical profession.
Originality: Stallworth's life is uniquely his, and the manner in which he weaves together very different and captivating stories, is a pleasure to read. Readers with an interest in the Civil Rights Movement and the tumultuous history of the American South will find much to appreciate in Stallworth's seasoned and layered storytelling.
Character/Execution: Each character Stallworth encounters, no matter how briefly featured, immediately comes to life. The book itself is organized in a manner that is loosely chronological and enjoyable to read. Readers won't soon forget Stallworth's impactful narrative.