Donald Goines

1936–1974 (age 38)

Author

Biography

Donald Goines channeled his own experiences into gritty, unflinching fiction that gave voice to the streets of Detroit, producing novels such as Dopefiend and Never Die Alone that resonated with readers searching for authenticity.

His work, written with both compassion and urgency, continues to be shared by fans of urban literature, and his remains lie at Detroit Memorial Park East.

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