A review by jessicaredmond8
Don't Cry for Me by Daniel Black

5.0

This is one of the most beautiful stories I’ve ever read. Definitely read the intro from the author before diving in because he gives the context around how he came up with this book from his own life experiences. The letters to the son format this was written in felt very special and personal, as if we the reader were the son reading about our father’s life. The father was so honest about the things he’d done that wasn’t proud of and didn’t make excuses when his behavior was bad. I think it’s important for more hetero white people to read this because there are really important topics covered about race and sexuality that give you just a glimpse into what others have experienced. It’s eye-opening and I’m grateful it was written. By the end I was in tears. Definitely a must read.