No Ashes in the Fire: Coming of Age Black and Free in America
No Ashes in the Fire: Coming of Age Black and Free in America
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018
Book Brief
No Ashes in the Fire: Coming of Age Black and Free in America
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018257
Novel • Fiction
Camden, New Jersey • 1980s-1990s
2018
YA
18+ years
Super Short Summary
No Ashes in the Fire: Coming of Age Black and Free in America by Darnell L. Moore is a 2019 memoir that chronicles Moore's experiences growing up as a queer, Black boy in Camden, New Jersey, reflecting on the formative moments that shaped his identity and his criticism of systemic oppression, while endorsing hope and compassion. The memoir addresses intense violence, racism, and homophobia.
Inspirational
Emotional
Challenging
Heartwarming
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Darnell L. Moore's memoir No Ashes in the Fire: Coming of Age Black and Free in America is both powerful and poignant, offering profound insights into his experiences with race and queerness. Critics praise its emotional depth and raw honesty, though some find its narrative structure occasionally disjointed. Overall, it's an enlightening and necessary read on intersectional identity.
Who Should Read No Ashes in the Fire: Coming of Age Black and Free in America?
Readers who would enjoy No Ashes in the Fire: Coming of Age Black and Free in America by Darnell L. Moore are often interested in memoirs about the intersectionality of race, gender, and sexuality. They may also appreciate works like Ta-Nehisi Coates' Between the World and Me and Janet Mock's Redefining Realness.
3,269 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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257
Novel • Fiction
Camden, New Jersey • 1980s-1990s
2018
YA
18+ years
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