Survival Math: Notes on an All-American Family
Survival Math: Notes on an All-American Family
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019336
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Portland, Oregon • 1990s
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Social Justice2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Survival Math: Notes on an All-American Family by Mitchell S. Jackson explores the challenges and resilience within Jackson's community and family in Portland, Oregon. Using a mix of personal narrative, historical context, and cultural critique, Jackson delves into issues of identity, violence, masculinity, and perseverance. The work presents an intimate portrait of overcoming systemic obstacles.
Gritty
Informative
Emotional
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Mitchell S. Jackson's Survival Math: Notes on an All-American Family offers a raw, introspective memoir that intertwines personal narratives with broader themes of race, masculinity, and resilience. Praised for its eloquent prose and emotional depth, it sometimes struggles with narrative focus. Overall, it's a powerful, evocative read on complex social issues.
Who Should Read Survival Math: Notes on an All-American Family?
Readers who relish memoirs blending personal narrative with social analysis will enjoy Survival Math: Notes on an All-American Family. Fans of Ta-Nehisi Coates' Between the World and Me or Roxane Gay's Hunger will appreciate Jackson's exploration of race, family, and resilience in America.
1,414 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
336
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Portland, Oregon • 1990s
•
Social Justice2019
Adult
18+ years
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