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Brother to a Dragonfly by Will D. Campbell is a 1977 memoir that explores Campbell's upbringing in 1930s Mississippi and his relationship with his brother, who struggled with substance abuse. It delves deeply into race relations and Campbell's civil rights activism, illustrating the pervasive racism of the era. Campbell questions moral and ethical conflicts and examines his religious beliefs and their impact on his life's work. Sensitive topics include substance abuse, racism, domestic violence, and murder.