![]() ![]() The city of Memphis is its own character - with the highs of culture, activism, and love juxtaposed with the lows of lynching, assassination, climate change, domestic and civic violence.īe advised that “Memphis” is not a “sit back and relax” sort of novel. “Memphis” has amazing characterization, set pieces that are cinema/mini-drama ready to shoot, moments that are “Laugh Out Loud” funny, several more that will make you cry. And I also believe that she knows a lot about what it takes to try to break free. Stringfellow, but I believe that she understands a great deal about violence and trauma. At some point each individual is confronted with the violence and trauma, both directly and indirectly. ![]() Every individual has both their own roots, as well as those of their family and community. Those roots run deep and are not made to be easily dug up and removed. Racism and poverty have their roots in violence and trauma. It’s been ages since I’ve read anything nearly as powerful as “Memphis”, the stunning debut novel by Tara M. Those of us working at street-level have heard a lot for a long time. Why can’t we break the cycle? Why can’t we just move on? We’ve heard a lot lately. ![]()
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