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A review by livsinclairrussell
Heavy: An American Memoir by Kiese Laymon
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Kiese Laymon is a beautiful, honest, and lyrical writer who illustrates his own life growing up in Mississippi, and the cause-effect relationship between poverty, racism, broken families, and both his obstacles and success. This book made me reflect in my own participation and place in our society. It made me think differently about education and it’s availability (or unavailability) to all. It forced me to face cause-effect relationships within my own upbringing. I think this is a must read for EVERYONE.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Racism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
This book covers heavy topics, but these topics are key to Laymon’s life and to the experience of growing up in MS.