We Are Not Broken
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4.7 • 3 Ratings
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
George M. Johnson, activist and bestselling author ofAll Boys Aren't Blue, returns with a striking memoir that celebrates Black boyhood and brotherhood in all its glory.
This is the vibrant story of George, Garrett, Rall, and Rasul -- four children raised by Nanny, their fiercely devoted grandmother. The boys hold one another close through early brushes with racism, memorable experiences at the family barbershop, and first loves and losses. And with Nanny at their center, they are never broken.
George M. Johnson capture the unique experience of growing up as a Black boy in America, and their rich family stories -- exploring themes of vulnerability, sacrifice, and culture -- are interspersed with touching letters from the grandchildren to their beloved matriarch. By turns heartwarming and heartbreaking, this personal account is destined to become a modern classic of emerging adulthood.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Journalist and activist George M. Johnson explores the joys and struggles of Black boyhood in this illuminating memoir. Through a series of heartfelt stories, Johnson tells us about their experience growing up in the small town of Plainsfield, New Jersey. At the centre of these tales is Nanny, their loving and opinionated grandmother and the family’s matriarch. Johnson’s stories are both hilarious and bittersweet, as they deal with topics like corporal punishment and gender roles. We loved how they started each chapter with a bit of wisdom from Nanny (which they call Nannyisms), like: “It aint’s harmony if all y’all singing the same note.” Johnson’s emotional narration let us feel like we were right there reliving these stories with them. We Are Not Broken is an eye-opening look at the Black experience—and a love letter to Black matriarchs.
