A rich, lyrical and passionate novel which portrays the life of a black woman growing up in America's Deep South.
Susan Straight Books
Susan Straight's fiction delves into the intricate lives and everyday struggles of characters often from marginalized communities. Her prose is celebrated for its raw honesty, poetic lyricism, and profound empathy for the human condition. A central concern for the author is capturing the spirit of place and its impact on the lives of its inhabitants, exploring themes of family, race, and social justice. Through her distinctive voice and sensitive approach to storytelling, Straight offers readers deeply resonant and unforgettable narratives.
Mecca
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
"A California epic following several native, diverse Californians grasping for air in a world that continues to marginalize them."--
Highwire Moon
- 370 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The story follows Serafina, an undocumented worker forced to leave California and her young daughter Elvia behind. Twelve years later, armed with only a pair of silver barrettes as a memory, Serafina embarks on a perilous journey to reunite with Elvia, who is now a pregnant teenager searching for her mother. Their paths intertwine against a backdrop of struggling migrants and lost children, highlighting themes of love, hope, and the quest for family amidst hardship.