56 pages • 1 hour read
What's Mine and Yours
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Summary and Study Guide
Overview
What’s Mine and Yours is the second novel by author Naima Coster. This novel follows two families, both affected by the loss of a father figure, both led by strong mothers determined to do whatever it takes to see their children have a better life than they did. The novel tackles tough subjects, such as identity struggles and school integration, partially through the eyes of Noelle and Gee, two of the children most affected by their mothers’ choices.
This study guide uses the e-book version of What’s Mine and Yours published by Hachette Book Group, Inc 2021.
Content Warning: The novel for which this study guide has been created includes depictions of racism, substance use disorder, and mentions of teen pregnancy and abortion.
Plot Summary
Ray Gilbert is a baker who works at Superfine, a bakery he convinced his coworker, Linette, to open and possibly leave to him after her death. On this day in 1992, Ray and Linette are expecting a reporter to come by to take pictures for a story about the revitalization of the area in and around Beard Street. Ray has brought his girlfriend Jade’s six-year-old son, Gee, with him to work so that Unlock all 56 pages of this Study Guide Plus, gain access to 8,900+ more expert-written Study Guides. Including features:
