Heavy by Kiese Laymon
An American Memoir
This memoir is a profound exploration of the author's life as a Black man in America, grappling with the complex intersections of weight, identity, and societal expectations. Through a narrative that is both deeply personal and universally resonant, the author confronts the burdens of his own body, the fraught relationship with his mother, and the struggles with gambling, violence, and education. The book is a raw examination of the ways in which both personal and cultural history shape our bodies and our lives, and how the weight of carrying these stories can be both a source of immense strength and a heavy, often unbearable, load.
The 2605th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2018
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 256
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(5.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 7 lists:
- 5th on The 30 best nonfiction books of the last 30 years (Los Angeles Times)
- 60th on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 1817th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Notable Books of 2018 (New York Times)
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- Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction (Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence)
- The 50 Best Memoirs of the Past 50 Years (NY Times)