The Air Between Us A Novel
The Air Between Us, a novel by Deborah Johnson, is published by Harper Collins and was released on January 8, 2008. This first edition spans 321 pages and is presented in English. Set in Revere, Mississippi, during the 1960s, the story explores the racial divides within the town, where Black and white residents live separately. The narrative begins with the death of Billy Ray Puckett, a white man who dies from a hunting accident, prompting an investigation that uncovers deeper connections between the two communities.
Readers will find a rich exploration of the complexities surrounding integration in a small Southern town. The characters, including Dr. Cooper Connelly, who advocates for school integration, and Dr. Reese Jackson, who seeks to remain neutral, navigate the challenges posed by their environment. The book delves into themes of race and community, revealing how the past and present intertwine in unexpected ways. With a blend of historical context and personal stories, The Air Between Us presents a nuanced view of societal change and human relationships.
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Revere, Mississippi, with its population of “20,000 and sinking” is not unlike most Southern towns in the sixties. Black people live on one side of town and whites live on the other. The two rarely mix, or so everyone believes. But the truth is brought to the forefront when Billy Ray Puckett, a white man wounded while hunting, shows up at the segregated Doctors Hospital. No one thinks much of his death—just a typical hunting accident—until the sheriff orders an investigation.
Suddenly the connections between whites and blacks are revealed to be deeper than anyone expected, which makes the town’s struggle with integration that much more complicated. Dr. Cooper Connelly, who hails from a prominent white family, takes an unexpectedly progressive view toward school integration; while the esteemed Dr. Reese Jackson, so prominent he has garnered an Ebony profile, tries to stay above the fray. With fully realized characters and a mystery that will keep readers turning pages until the end, The Air Between Us is a heart-filled, endearing tale.
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