To be Black in America is to exist amongst myriad contradictions: racial progress and regression, abject poverty amidst profound wealth, discriminatory policing yet equal protection under the law. This book explores these contradictions to provide a sociology of Black lives in America today--
The narrative follows Christian, an African-American woman whose life is marred by tragedy and hardship. After her mother's murder at thirteen and growing up with an abusive father, she seeks solace in drugs and alcohol. This destructive path results in repeated incarcerations and the heartbreaking loss of her children to Child Protective Services. Through her struggles, the story explores themes of resilience, the impact of trauma, and the quest for redemption amidst overwhelming challenges.
Growing up on the Wirral, Hannah Jackson had no idea she wanted to work on a farm until a life-changing family visit to the Lake District in her late teens.