Summary & Analysis - Red At The Bone: Based On The Book By Jacqueline Woodson

SUMMARY & ANALYSIS

RED AT THE BONE

BASED ON THE BOOK BY JACQUELINE WOODSON

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CONTENT

A Ceremony Interrupted

Aubrey's Reflections

Iris's College Years

Grandfather's Perspective

Tulsa and Hidden Histories

First Love and Choices

Sabe's Wisdom

Secrets and Longing

Leaving and Finding

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson explores the interconnected lives of three generations of a Black family, starting with the unexpected teenage pregnancy of Iris and its reverberations through the years. The narrative delves into themes of identity, choices, and the complex relationships between mothers and daughters. As Melody approaches her sixteenth birthday, the story navigates issues of class, education, and the hidden histories that shape families, all set against the backdrop of contemporary America. The book sensitively examines the impact of the past on the present, revealing secrets and longings that connect and divide the characters.

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Erscheinungsdatum

Hörbuch: 27. Februar 2025