The Book: A remarkable new writer makes her debut with a novel of tragedy and triumph in the life of an African American family in Georgetown, circa 1925.

just started reading this book last night… the 1st chapter reminds me of my childhood… those times when me and my neighboring friends go to K of C, a docking area for boats and yatchs just a walking distance from our house, to go swimming. never thought it was quite dangerous for us since were all kids…