Heavy

This memoir is a powerful exploration of the impact of secrets, lies, and deception on a black family, individuals, and a country on the brink of moral collapse. The author lays bare his complicated childhood in Mississippi, including experiences of sexual violence and his complex relationship with his mother, with unflinching honesty. Through personal stories and piercing intellect, Laymon asks us to confront the terrifying possibility that few in this nation actually know how to responsibly love and become free. Defiant yet vulnerable, Heavy is an insightful and comical examination of identity, art, friendship, family, and the weight that we all carry.