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Don't Cry for Me
by Daniel Black
Told in a form of letters to his queer son Isaac, Jacob writes on his death bed seeking understanding and forgiveness. He explores the raw emotions and regrets he has while he tries to explain his reasoning for his ignorance. He starts back in time by illustrating his childhood when growing up in a culture of expectations as a black man shaped his beliefs and molded him to be the strict and homophonic father he came to be. By opening up and being accountable, Jacob is able to dive deep Into his emotions to leave Isaac with a story of his upbringing that leads him to be the man, the brother, the husband, and father he came to be. He acknowledges his failures in life and is able to express his remorse for mistakes he’s made and just wants his son to know that through it all he did have love for his son.
The casual writing of this book makes for a quick read, but in no way does it take away from the depths of this book. This is a story that will have you feeling heartbreak, sorrow, anger, shame, healing, and acceptance. This book will make you feel many emotions, most of all regret and love.
"Hurt is worse than anger you know. Anger dwells in the head, then fades. Hurt lingers in the soul. It rearranges your feelings without your permission.”
The casual writing of this book makes for a quick read, but in no way does it take away from the depths of this book. This is a story that will have you feeling heartbreak, sorrow, anger, shame, healing, and acceptance. This book will make you feel many emotions, most of all regret and love.
"Hurt is worse than anger you know. Anger dwells in the head, then fades. Hurt lingers in the soul. It rearranges your feelings without your permission.”