Focusing on the experiences of black/white biracial individuals, this groundbreaking oral history features the voices of forty-six adults from mixed-race families. Journalist Lise Funderburg explores their perspectives on various topics, including love, marriage, workplace racism, religion, community, and parenting in a racially divided society. Through personal narratives, the book sheds light on the complexities of identity and the challenges faced by those straddling multiple racial backgrounds.
Lise Funderburg Knihy
Tento autor sa zameriava na zložité témy rasy, rodinnej povinnosti a pominuteľnosti života. Ich tvorba často čerpá z osobných skúseností a prelína ich so širším spoločenským komentárom. S osobitým štýlom skúmajú hlboké ľudské vzťahy a kultúrne zvyklosti, čím čitateľom ponúkajú pútavý a introspektívny pohľad. Tieto diela vyvolávajú zamyslenie nad minulosťou aj budúcnosťou.



Exploring themes of identity and familial love, this narrative follows a daughter reconnecting with her father during his last months as he faces terminal cancer. Lise Funderburg, a mixed-race woman, embarks on journeys to her father's Southern hometown, unraveling his complex past shaped by Jim Crow oppression. Through evocative prose, she captures the essence of rural life, food, and enduring social dynamics. Their evolving relationship, marked by warmth and humor, culminates in a poignant pig roast, celebrating life and connection amidst loss.