Heavy: An American Memoir
Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction · 2018 · Shortlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction | 2018 | Shortlist |
About This Book
Kiese Laymon's memoir is addressed to his mother and examines the complex dynamics of Black motherhood, failure, accountability, and love in Mississippi. Shortlisted for the Kirkus Prize.
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