Richard Rodriguez
From QueerBio.com
Contents
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1944 -
Occupation
Writer
Notable Achievements
Emmy Award
Description
Noted author of 'Hunger of Memory: The Education of Richard Rodriguez' (1982), a narrative about his intellectual development. Came out as gay in his book of essays 'Days of Obligation', which shocked the latino community. Received an Emmy Award for his journalism work (1992). Received numerous other awards for his journalism, including for the television show 'McNeil-Lehrer Newshour' on the PBS television station. Most recent book is 'Darling: A Spiritual Autobiography' (2013).
