Genesis Begins Again
Genesis Begins Again by Alicia D. Williams is a reprint edition published by Simon and Schuster on August 18, 2020. This 384-page book presents the story of a thirteen-year-old girl named Genesis, who grapples with internalized racism and the challenges of a verbally abusive family. As she navigates her struggles, Genesis keeps a list of reasons for her self-dislike, reflecting her complex emotions and the difficult circumstances surrounding her life.
Readers will find an exploration of social themes such as prejudice, racism, and peer pressure woven throughout Genesis’s journey. The narrative delves into her determination to improve her family’s situation while also confronting her own self-worth. As Genesis begins to uncover aspects of herself that she appreciates, she learns that personal change is essential for fostering change in her surroundings. This edition is presented in English and is suitable for those interested in juvenile fiction that addresses significant social topics.
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“Reminiscent of Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye.” —The New York Times
“One of the best books I have ever read…will live in the hearts of readers for the rest of their lives.” —Colby Sharp, founder of Nerdy Book Club
“An emotional, painful, yet still hopeful adolescent journey…one that needed telling.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“I really loved this.” —Sharon M. Draper, author of the New York Times bestseller Out of My Mind
This deeply sensitive and “compelling” (BCCB) debut novel tells the story of a thirteen-year-old who must overcome internalized racism and a verbally abusive family to finally learn to love herself.
There are ninety-six reasons why thirteen-year-old Genesis dislikes herself. She knows the exact number because she keeps a list:
-Because her family is always being put out of their house.
-Because her dad has a gambling problem. And maybe a drinking problem too.
-Because Genesis knows this is all her fault.
-Because she wasn’t born looking like Mama.
-Because she is too black.
Genesis is determined to fix her family, and she’s willing to try anything to do so…even if it means harming herself in the process. But when Genesis starts to find a thing or two she actually likes about herself, she discovers that changing her own attitude is the first step in helping change others.
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