Our class is reading a very interesting memoir about a boy and his life during the civil rights movement. The book is very sad along with some things that normal children would not do. This memoir covers everything from what he remembers of his grandma when he was a child, to now when he is an adult reflecting on his life. I myself think that this memoir is a peculiar read in the way that some events that occur are unthinkable in today's world.

     The author of the memoir is James McBride, who is an accomplished author and also a musician. His mother had to raise twelve kids on her own with a little help on the weekends by James' stepfather when he was a child. All twelve of the children including James are extremely successful and no long live the unpleasant life of their childhood.

  

This memoir has been interesting enough so far, and I believe it will do nothing but become even better. With the struggles that James is having at this point I think that is certain. I'm glad we are reading this as a class because I would have never chosen this book on my own but im happy with the way this book is turning out. Thank you for reading.