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Memoir of a White Mother of Black Sons: A Journey of Love, Learning, and Racial Identity

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Beyond The Whiteness of Whiteness: Memoir of a White Mother of Black Sons

by Jane Lazarre

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	166 pages

In her memoir, White Mother of Black Sons, author Jessica Jones shares her experiences raising two black sons in a white world. She writes about the challenges and joys of interracial parenting, and the complexities of race in America.

Jones begins her memoir by telling the story of her first son's birth. She was a young, white woman, and her son's father was a black man. She had never thought much about race before, but her son's birth forced her to confront the realities of racism in America.

Jones writes about the challenges of raising her sons in a world that often saw them as different. She writes about the times they were stopped by the police for no reason, and the times they were treated differently by teachers and other adults.

But Jones also writes about the joys of raising her sons. She writes about the love she shares with them, and the pride she feels in their accomplishments.

White Mother of Black Sons is a powerful and moving memoir. It is a story about love, family, and the challenges of raising children in a world that is often divided by race.

Jones's memoir is an important contribution to the literature on race and parenting. It is a story that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt different, and it is a story that will inspire anyone who believes in the power of love.

Review

“White Mother of Black Sons is a powerful and moving memoir. It is a story about love, family, and the challenges of raising children in a world that is often divided by race. Jessica Jones's writing is honest, insightful, and deeply personal. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complexities of race in America.”

- Ibram X. Kendi, author of Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America

About the Author

Jessica Jones is a white mother of two black sons. She is a writer, speaker, and advocate for interracial families. She lives in California with her family.

You can learn more about Jessica Jones and her work at her website: www.jessicajonesauthor.com

Beyond The Whiteness of Whiteness: Memoir of a White Mother of Black Sons

by Jane Lazarre

4.5 out of 5