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- 336pages
- 12 heures de lecture
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Finalist for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, this memoir explores the transformative friendship between an idealistic young teacher and her gifted student, who is jailed for murder in the Mississippi Delta. After graduating from Harvard, Michelle Kuo arrives in Helena, Arkansas, as a Teach for America volunteer, eager to make a difference in one of the poorest counties in America, still grappling with the legacy of slavery and Jim Crow. Kuo, a child of Taiwanese immigrants, recounts her complex yet rewarding mentorship of Patrick Browning, a student who begins to flourish under her guidance. Despite losing some students to truancy and violence, Patrick, at fifteen, thrives with Kuo's support. However, after two years, she leaves for law school, feeling pressure from her parents and the allure of new opportunities. On the eve of her graduation, she learns of Patrick's incarceration for murder, prompting her to return to Helena and continue his education from a jail cell. Over seven months, they delve into classic literature, and Patrick evolves into a confident writer and dedicated reader. Through this experience, Kuo confronts the legacy of racism and reflects on what constitutes a "good" life, highlighting the profound impact one person can have on another.
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Reading with Patrick, Michelle Kuo
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- 2018
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