A powerful memoir of race and identity as James McBride uncovers his mother's hidden past.
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A powerful memoir of race and identity as James McBride uncovers his mother's hidden past.
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James McBride grew up one of twelve siblings in the all-black housing projects of Red Hook, Brooklyn, the son of a black minister and a woman who would not admit she was white. The object of McBride's constant embarrassment and continuous fear for her safety, his mother was an inspiring figure, who through sheer force of will saw her dozen children through college, and many through graduate school.
McBride was an adult before he discovered the truth about his mother: The daughter of a failed it...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Brief mentions of romantic relationships; no explicit content.
Violence & gore
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Minor references to physical struggles; not graphic or central.
Profanity
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Mild language used sparingly throughout the narrative.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Central themes of faith; includes clergy, church life, and religious identity.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy elements present.
Occult / demonology
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No occult content present.
Political content
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Recurring themes of race, identity, and social challenges in America.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of racial prejudice and family struggles; not graphic.
Other
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