A review by tjonesnp09
Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir by Natasha Trethewey

5.0

Having been a two-time poet laureate of the United States, author Natasha Tretheway, gives her account and experience prior to and after her mother's death.
It starts off with her as a young girl, bi-racial, in the south. desegregation slowly emerging.
I can only imagine being her at that time; trying to learn, being supported by both parents, but one constantly traveling for work. Like Author Tretheway, my grandmother was my foot-hold as well for many years.

After hitting middle school and parents separated/divorced, a new step-father is introduced, along with a step brother. This is a BIG turning point for her, but she persisted and prevailed while dealing with turmoil and threats.
Slowly, her imagination and thoughts come full circle to that fatal day when everything for her changed.

She gives us ALL her emotions, raw, uncut. Dealing with grief, loss, and finding herself. She remained focused and accomplished throughout. Her grandmother right by her side.
Heartfelt and emotional, it may bring you to tears as it did for me.