Carvell Wallace is an award-winning journalist who has built his career on writing unforgettable profiles, bringing a provocative and engaged sensitivity to his subjects. Now he turns the focus on himself, examining his own life and the circumstances that frame it.
“We had been homeless for about a year. We never slept on the street; mostly we bounced from one temporary living situation to another with the occasional night in a motel or a car. Some of these situations were fine. Some were not. It was less than a year, I think, but it felt like a long time, full of endings and tiny deaths.”
So begins Wallace’s new memoir, Another Word For Love, which looks back on his own life from experiencing homelessness with a young single mother, living in a ghostly white Pennsylvania town, becoming a partner and parent, and raising two teenagers in what feels like a collapsing world. With courage, vulnerability, and a remarkable expansiveness of spirit—not to mention a thrilling, and unrivaled, storytelling verve—Another Word for Love makes an irresistible case for life, healing, the fullness of our humanity, and, of course, love. It could be called a theory of life itself—a theory of being that will leave you open to the wonder of the world.
About the Author
Carvell Wallace is a prominent writer, podcaster, and cultural critic known for his insightful commentary on race, identity, and social justice issues. He has contributed to a variety of publications, including the New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, and The Atlantic, covering topics ranging from parenting to politics.
Wallace gained widespread recognition for his work as the host of the podcast Finding Fred, which explores the legacy of Fred Rogers, the beloved host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. In the podcast, Wallace delves into Rogers’ philosophy of empathy, kindness, and compassion, and how it continues to resonate in today's society.
In addition to his writing and podcasting, Carvell Wallace is also known for his activism and advocacy work. He has been vocal about issues of racial justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and systemic inequalities, using his platform to amplify marginalized voices and challenge mainstream narratives.
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