Getting Mother's Body by Suzan-Lori Parks
Set in 1963, this novel follows the spirited and determined Billy Beede, a young African American woman living in Texas, as she embarks on a journey to retrieve her deceased mother's rumored treasure buried alongside her in Arizona. With a colorful cast of characters, including her loyal Aunt June and her unreliable fiancé, Billy navigates a landscape filled with secrets, family tensions, and the pursuit of dreams. As she confronts her past and the legacy left by her mother, Billy discovers more than just material wealth, finding strength, identity, and a sense of belonging along the way.
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- 2003
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