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Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir,New
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An Instant New York Times BestsellerA New York Times Notable BookOne of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of 2020Named One of the Best Books of the Year by: The Washington Post, NPR, Shelf Awareness, Esquire, Electric Literature, Slate, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and InStyleA chillingly personal and exquisitely wrought memoir of a daughter reckoning with the brutal murder of her mother at the hands of her former stepfather, and the moving, intimate story of a poet coming into her own in the wake of a tragedyAt age nineteen, Natasha Trethewey had her world turned upside down when her former stepfather shot and killed her mother. Grieving and still new to adulthood, she confronted the twin pulls of life and death in the aftermath of unimaginable trauma and now explores the way this experience lastingly shaped the artist she became.With penetrating insight and a searing voice that moves from the wrenching to the elegiac, Pulitzer Prizewinning poet Natasha Trethewey explores this profound experience of pain, loss, and grief as an entry point into understanding the tragic course of her mothers life and the way her own life has been shaped by a legacy of fierce love and resilience. Moving through her mothers history in the deeply segregated South and through her own girlhood as a child of miscegenation in Mississippi, Trethewey plumbs her sense of dislocation and displacement in the leadup to the harrowing crime that took place on Memorial Drive in Atlanta in 1985.Memorial Drive is a compelling and searching look at a shared human experience of sudden loss and absence but also a piercing glimpse at the enduring ripple effects of white racism and domestic abuse. Animated by unforgettable prose and inflected by a poets attention to language, this is a luminous, urgent, and visceral memoir from one of our most important contemporary writers and thinkers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir'? A: The main theme of 'Memorial Drive' revolves around grief, loss, and the impact of trauma, as Natasha Trethewey reflects on her mother's murder and her own journey of healing and self-discovery.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir'? A: The author is Natasha Trethewey, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet known for her powerful exploration of personal and historical themes.
- Q: When was 'Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir' published? A: 'Memorial Drive' was published on July 28, 2020.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir' have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir'? A: 'Memorial Drive' consists of 224 pages.
- Q: Is 'Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir' suitable for young adults? A: While 'Memorial Drive' deals with mature themes related to violence and loss, it can be suitable for older teens and young adults, particularly those interested in memoirs and poetry.
- Q: What awards or recognitions has 'Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir' received? A: 'Memorial Drive' has been recognized as an Instant New York Times Bestseller and is listed among Barack Obama's favorite books of 2020.
- Q: What is the writing style of 'Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir'? A: The memoir features lyrical prose infused with poetic elements, reflecting Trethewey's background as a poet, and offers deep emotional insights.
- Q: Can 'Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir' be used in educational settings? A: Yes, 'Memorial Drive' can be utilized in educational settings for discussions on themes of trauma, race, and personal narrative, appealing to both literature and social studies curricula.
- Q: What insights does 'Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir' provide about racism and domestic abuse? A: 'Memorial Drive' explores the intersections of personal tragedy with broader societal issues, including the effects of white racism and domestic abuse, offering a thoughtful commentary on these critical topics.