Rabbit A Memoir
Rabbit A Memoir by Patricia Williams is a candid exploration of her life, published by HarperCollins on May 22, 2018. This reprint edition spans 240 pages and is presented in English. The memoir recounts Williams’ experiences growing up in Atlanta during the crack epidemic, detailing her struggles and resilience as she navigated a challenging childhood marked by poverty and adversity.
In Rabbit, Williams shares her journey from a young girl facing the harsh realities of life to a determined mother striving for a better future for her children. The narrative combines elements of biography and personal memoir, offering insights into family dynamics, dysfunctional relationships, and the role of humor in overcoming life’s obstacles. Readers will find an honest portrayal of Williams’ life, reflecting on the complexities of being a black mother in America while highlighting themes of survival and empowerment.
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Finalist for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literature
Finalist for a 2018 Southern Book Prize for Biography and History
“An absolute must-read” – Shondaland
“[Rabbit] tells how it went down with brutal honesty and outrageous humor” – New York Times
“I know a lot of people think they know what it’s like to grow up in the hood. Like maybe they watched a couple of seasons of The Wire and they got the shit all figured out. But TV doesn’t tell the whole story.” – Ms. Pat
They called her Rabbit.
Patricia Williams (aka Ms. Pat) was born and raised in Atlanta at the height of the crack epidemic. One of five children, Pat watched as her mother struggled to get by on charity, cons, and petty crimes. At age seven, Pat was taught to roll drunks for money. At twelve, she was targeted for sex by a man eight years her senior. By thirteen, she was pregnant. By fifteen, Pat was a mother of two.
Alone at sixteen, Pat was determined to make a better life for her children. But with no job skills and an eighth-grade education, her options were limited. She learned quickly that hustling and humor were the only tools she had to survive. Rabbit is an unflinching memoir of cinematic scope and unexpected humor. With wisdom and humor, Pat gives us a rare glimpse of what it’s really like to be a black mom in America.
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