Sweet Summer: Growing Up with and Without My Dad
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Author Description
This acclaimed memoir by Bebe Moore Campbell, the bestselling author of Brothers and Sisters and Singing in the Comeback Choir, recalls the sweet summers spent with her father--an extraordinary man of dreams and inspiration--in the American South of the 1960s."Unforgettable." --New York Times Book Review"Fearlessly unveils the pain of loss and the ecstasy of love. I am grateful for Bebe Moore Campbell and for such a Sweet Summer." --Maya Angelou"Mature insight, as well as a deft gift for language, gives this memoir its poignant, honest shape." --Chicago Tribune"An uplifting reflection on family love." --San Francisco Examiner-Chronicle"A remarkable achievement." --Philadelphia Inquirer"Poignant...a beautiful tribute." --Newsday"Campbell is a master." --Entertainment Weekly"Touching....[A] candid account and loving tribute to a special man." --New York Daily News
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
How does the complex, evolving relationship between a daughter and her father shape her identity and understanding of love within the context of the American South? Bebe Moore Campbell, an established novelist and journalist, utilizes her own life history to examine the duality of her upbringing. She presents a narrative framework that balances the warmth of childhood memories with the stark realities of navigating familial absence and presence, ultimately arguing that the influence of a parent persists long after their physical departure.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A detailed account of childhood summers spent in the American South during the 1960s.
- An exploration of the psychological impact of parental absence and intermittent connection.
- Personal reflections on the intersection of race, family dynamics, and personal ambition.
- A candid examination of the author's internal growth and the reconciliation of her father's flawed humanity.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This memoir is widely regarded as a poignant and honest exploration of the complexities inherent in father-daughter relationships. The work is noted for its lyrical prose and the author's ability to balance personal vulnerability with a broader cultural reflection on family life.
Page Count:
272
Publication Date:
1990-04-19
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN-10:
0002156261
ISBN-13:
9780002156264
Biography
Politics
Memoir
Ethnic Studies
Women
Southern History
Family
Community & Culture
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