Don’t Cry for Me A Novel
Don’t Cry for Me by Daniel Black is a novel published by Hanover Square Press in 2022, comprising 301 pages. This edition presents a poignant narrative centered on a Black father, Jacob, who, while lying on his deathbed, writes letters to his estranged son, Isaac. Through these letters, Jacob seeks to bridge the gap created by years of silence, sharing stories of their ancestral legacy, family secrets, and the complexities of their relationship, particularly regarding Isaac’s identity.
Readers will find a deep exploration of themes such as empathy, forgiveness, and the intricate dynamics between Black fathers and their queer sons. The novel delves into Jacob’s reflections on his past, the trauma he carries, and his desire to create a space for reconciliation with Isaac. With its rich storytelling and emotional depth, Don’t Cry for Me offers an insightful look at family, love, and the paths toward healing, making it a significant addition to contemporary literature.
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Don’t miss Daniel Black’s next novel Isaac’s Song coming January 2025
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“Don’t Cry for Me is a perfect song.”–Jesmyn Ward
A Black father makes amends with his gay son through letters written on his deathbed in this wise and penetrating novel of empathy and forgiveness, for fans of Ta-Nehisi Coates, Robert Jones Jr. and Alice Walker
As Jacob lies dying, he begins to write a letter to his only son, Isaac. They have not met or spoken in many years, and there are things that Isaac must know. Stories about his ancestral legacy in rural Arkansas that extend back to slavery. Secrets from Jacob’s tumultuous relationship with Isaac’s mother and the shame he carries from the dissolution of their family. Tragedies that informed Jacob’s role as a father and his reaction to Isaac’s being gay.
But most of all, Jacob must share with Isaac the unspoken truths that reside in his heart. He must give voice to the trauma that Isaac has inherited. And he must create a space for the two to find peace.
With piercing insight and profound empathy, acclaimed author Daniel Black illuminates the lived experiences of Black fathers and queer sons, offering an authentic and ultimately hopeful portrait of reckoning and reconciliation. Spare as it is sweeping, poetic as it is compulsively readable, Don’t Cry for Me is a monumental novel about one family grappling with love’s hard edges and the unexpected places where hope and healing take flight.
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