Blessings And Disasters by Alexis Okeowo
A blend of memoir and reportage, Blessings and Disasters follows Alexis Okeowo’s return to her hometown of Montgomery, Alabama, weaving her family’s story with the state’s history—from the forced removal of the Creek Nation and slavery to modern industrial change and contemporary political and educational fights. Through intimate portraiture and reporting, Okeowo examines how Alabamians reckon with a past of injustice while still loving their home, revealing the complexities behind the state’s place in American history.
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- Published
- 2025
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- 272
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