World of Our Fathers Irving Howe World of Our Fathers by Irving Howe and Kenneth Libo Publication First published 1976 NBCC Nonfiction 1976 (awarded 1977) · Finalist Sign in to put this book on your shelf. Prize history National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction 1976 · awarded 1977 Finalist National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction 1976 finalists The Woman Warrior Maxine Hong Kingston The Woman Warrior Maxine Hong Kingston Winner Roots Alex Haley Roots Alex Haley Simple Justice Richard Kluger Simple Justice Richard Kluger The Damnable Question George Dangerfield The Damnable Question George Dangerfield