We Are Not Broken
BY George M. Johnson
George M. Johnson, activist and bestselling author of All Boys Aren't Blue, returns with a striking memoir that celebrates Black boyhood and brotherhood in all its glory.
This is the vibrant story of George, Garrett, Rall, and Rasul—four children raised by Nanny, their fiercely devoted grandmother. The boys hold one another close through early brushes with racism, memorable experiences at the family barbershop, and first loves and losses. And with Nanny at their center, they are never broken.
George M. Johnson capture the unique experience of growing up as a Black boy in America, and their rich family stories—exploring themes of vulnerability, sacrifice, and culture—are interspersed with touching letters from the grandchildren to their beloved matriarch. By turns heartwarming and heartbreaking, this personal account is destined to become a modern classic of emerging adulthood.
About the Author
George M. Johnson is an award winning Black non-binary writer, author, and activist based in the New York City area and the author of All Boys Aren't Blue. They invite you to visit them online at iamgmjohnson.com and on Twitter @IamGMJohnson.
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From the NOVL Nation
“It is so easy to fall in love with Nanny and all her Nannyisms throughout the story, the author and sibling's voices endear her to the reader. The vignettes we see through George's stories tell of a life lived fully, with enduring lessons.”
– Olivia, @onemused
“Often I would read a story about something Nanny did and rush to tell my mother what happened. We would laugh about it and she would tell me how it aligned with her life growing up and her own experiences. This book truly touches on the Black experience in a way that is unique to everyone in George’s family and yet is universal in the way Black families in the US navigate this world.”
– Alexia, @BookishEnds
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