Description
In this unflinching memoir, Julia Scheeres recounts her adolescence navigating the complexities of race and faith within a fundamentalist household and the harsh realities of a Christian reform school in the Dominican Republic. Alongside her adopted brother, David, she confronts the pervasive racism and adolescent struggles of 1980s America before being sent to a brutal, prison-like institution. Scheeres vividly portrays their fight for survival and the preservation of their spirits in a place demanding repentance for unknown sins. This powerful narrative explores themes of love, rebellion, and the enduring hope for a true family, told with remarkable candor and a touch of humor.
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paperback
Counterpoint
Published Nov 1, 2006
384 pages
ISBN: 9781582433547
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Details
First Published
2006
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Jesus Land by Julia Scheeres.