Kiese Laymon’s Heavy: An Insightful and Impactful Memoir
Kiese Laymon’s Heavy: An American Memoir is an enthralling and powerful exploration into the life of one man, his family, and the injustices he has faced in his life. The memoir delves deep into the complexities of race, identity, and self-worth as Laymon recounts his upbringing in Mississippi during a time when the Civil Rights Movement was still taking shape.
Laymon’s honest and raw narrative style speaks to readers on a personal level as he shares intimate details about his childhood, his struggles with mental health and addiction, and his relationship with his mother. He also provides an unflinching look at America’s history of racism, its continued impact on people today, and how it has shaped him. Through this story of resilience and courage, Heavy provides a unique perspective on what it means to be an American in 2020.