Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline WoodsonMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
As August boards the train to venture back into the city after attending her father's funeral, she recognizes an old friend which sends her hurtling through her own childhood memories. Through these lyrical, dream-like memories we learn about August's silent fears and treasured hopes along the backdrop of 1970's Brooklyn, NY. Jacqueline Woodson's searing portrait of a young girl discovering herself through the memories of her mother, being lifted up through childhood friendships, and ultimately overcoming the pain and suffering of it all. We find an unforgettable narrator who weaves a heartbreaking, poignant, and beautiful tale of becoming her true self. It's an instant classic that needs to be read by young adults and adults alike.
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