Overview
This āspellbindingā (NPR) book explores gangs and guns, near-death experiences, sex work, masculinity, composite fathers, the concept of āhustle,ā and the destructive power of addictionāall framed within the story of Mitchell Jackson, his family, and his community. Lauded for its breathtaking pace, its tender portrayals, its stark candor, and its luminous style, Survival Math reveals on every page the searching intellect and originality of its author. The primary narrative, focused on understanding the antecedents of Jacksonās familyās experience, is complemented by survivor files, which feature photographs and riveting short narratives of several of Jacksonās male relatives.
āA vulnerable, sobering look at Jacksonās life and beyond, in all its tragedies, burdens, and faultsā (San Francisco Chronicle), the sum of Survival Mathās parts is a highly original whole, one that reflects on the exigenciesāover generationsāthat have shaped the lives of so many disenfranchised Americans. āBoth poetic and brutally honestā (Salon), Mitchell S. Jacksonās nonfiction debut is as essential as it is beautiful, as real as it is artful, a singular achievement, not to be missed.
This book title, Survival Math (Notes on an All-American Family) - 9781501131738, ISBN: 9781501131738, by Mitchell Jackson, published by Scribner (February 4, 2020) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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