Description
Set in 1930s Maryland, this novel follows Mariah Upshur as she confronts the crushing realities of poverty and racism while trying to keep her family—and her own spirit—alive. In the midst of hardship, Mariah draws strength from intimate, prayerful conversations with Jesus, using faith as both refuge and resolve as she navigates a world determined to limit her. Sarah E. Wright’s powerful storytelling illuminates the intersections of race, class, and sex, revealing how survival can be an act of courage as well as endurance. Acclaimed for its emotional clarity and social insight, the book stands as a landmark work of the Black Arts Movement, blending lyrical intimacy with a fierce commitment to justice.
Available Editions
paperback
Calder& Boyars
Published Jan 1, 1969
276 pages
ISBN: 0714505560
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Details
First Published
1969
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for This Child's Gonna Live by Sarah E. Wright.