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Don't Cry for Me
by Daniel Black
I honestly struggled on what to rate this book. I read the synopsis, a story about a father writing to his estranged son to try and mend their broken relationship before he passes on, and was immediately drawn to this. It is rich in a southern culture that, though I was not raised in this manner, I can relate to. My Grandparents were born in the 30's and my father in the 60's, like the Swintons, and I can see so many parallels from the way my father talks to me and his emotional connection with me, that he learned from his father before him. It helped me understand some of the things I question about our relationship. It also makes me feel so blessed to know that no matter what my father would love and support me, and I never doubt that he is proud of me.
This book tackles generational trauma and the repetition of mistakes that are passed down from one man to his sons and onto the next. There are stories about abuse and close-mindedness that run rampant in the black community, especially for those of older generations. Tales of strength and perseverance. A true testament of black courage; the courage to face our own failures and admit when we have made great mistakes and hurt those we love.
This book is not a work of strict non-fiction, but it will read as real as any other book of that nature. There is raw emotion here that cannot be matched. There are some hiccups along the way, but I would say overall it did not detract from the book. The characters are the heart of this story. The love Jacob feels for his son is the soul. Please give this book a read.
This book tackles generational trauma and the repetition of mistakes that are passed down from one man to his sons and onto the next. There are stories about abuse and close-mindedness that run rampant in the black community, especially for those of older generations. Tales of strength and perseverance. A true testament of black courage; the courage to face our own failures and admit when we have made great mistakes and hurt those we love.
This book is not a work of strict non-fiction, but it will read as real as any other book of that nature. There is raw emotion here that cannot be matched. There are some hiccups along the way, but I would say overall it did not detract from the book. The characters are the heart of this story. The love Jacob feels for his son is the soul. Please give this book a read.