My brother David and I were born to a Jewish family in Atlanta in the 1940s. Who knows why a thing roots in memory, but my early consciousness was formed by corners of wool blankets sucked until the fiber shredded; sheets hung over card tables to make hiding places; knees skinned raw in tomboy pursuits; a deep bond with my cousin Nancy; summer nights on sweat-drenched pillows; a recurring nightmare of being chased; the delight of nakedness; deep loneliness; and books, books, books. Like most siblings, David and I played together. But more often, I was alone--
Author: Summer Brenner |
Publisher: Spuyten Duyvil |
Publication Date: Feb 15, 2024 |
Number of Pages: NA pages |
Language: English |
Binding: Paperback |
ISBN-10: 1959556460 |
ISBN-13: 9781959556466 |