Don't Cry for Me | 
pickSuch an excellent and insightful story! A dying black man writes to his estranged gay son, telling him about his childhood, how it influenced him as a father, telling him how he feels as a dad, what he wishes he had done, his regrets, etc. Very well written, definitely a book worth reading.
pickJacob and Isaac are an estranged father and son and Jacob has always been a hard man. But now he is dying, and wants to reach out to Isaac to try to make a connection, so this is told as a long letter to Isaac. I found this a tough read, as there are some seriously deplorable things about Jacob, but it‘s quite good.
pickThis was a heartfelt letter from a father to his son. It was an emotional read as they had an estranged relationship. The author writes this book as if it was his father writing to him. It‘s how he imagined his father would have written to him, had his father not forgotten things with Alzheimer‘s. This book was good, took me a while to read because I‘ve been in a reading slump, but good nonetheless.
a novel written through letters that Jacob writes on his deathbed to his estranged son. explaining how he grew up, the things he was taught and why he was the way he was, and struggled to except Isaac‘s queer identity. at times he seems to seek redemption and at others he makes no apologies for his ways.
I did find myself wishing to know if Isaac ever got or read the letters and his response but this book is poignant being one sided as is.
Day 3 of #TarotTakeover and still going strong!
Five of Wands deals with conflict, both with others and with oneself. This makes me think of the tagged (a recent quick read) in which the narrator recalls his struggle to accept his son, which resulted in their fragmented relationship. Check it out! @ErinSueMreads
pickThis book exceeded my expectations. Jacob is dying and before he leaves this earth, he wants to explain to his estranged son in the form of letters why he had such a difficult time accepting his queerness. It‘s breathtaking and heartbreaking. It gave me Ocean Vuong vibes. Audio narration was excellent. 5 stars. Reads like a memoir.
pickFeeling a lot of emotions related to this book. It‘s titled don‘t cry for me, but I did.
A dying father writes letters to his gay son - partly about his own history and partly an apology for how he treated his son. It‘s beautiful seeing his growth and understanding his story.
Honestly it‘s the letter I‘d love to receive from my parents.
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I‘ve picked up three audiobooks today but nothing is sticking…Heard great things about this one so 🤞🏼🤞🏼
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Taking a day trip out to Beacon, NY to go to the art gallery and wander the town. Starting this on the train ride.
From the reviews I‘ve seen it‘s gonna be a hell of a read!
pickThis heart-shattering novel is letters from a dying father to his son. Jacob is a Black man born in 1940s Arkansas. He believes there is one way to be a man and raise a son. When his son is born queer, he doesn‘t know how to deal. He resorts to violence. He drives a wedge in the family. As he is dying, he tries to explain himself and show his son what time has taught him. Get the tissues! 😭 #botm
Apparently A River Enchanted is going to be a series, so I may try it from the library before I commit. Excited for my picks this month! What did everyone else get? #botm
The confirmed February #BOTM picks! The jury's out on whether or not I'll skip, it might come down to how good the add-ons are. And how awful is that Vladimir cover?! 🙈
