Description
A poetic and unflinching portrait of Devon Drew’s life—and the AIDS-related death that comes far too soon—this book moves through memory, family lore, and intimate observation to reveal how love and loss can coexist with silence, conflict, and care. Centered on the writer’s formidable mother in Antigua, it traces the shifting bonds of siblings and friends as everyday moments become charged with grief, resilience, and moral urgency. In a loose hybrid of novel and short-story cycle, the narrative follows opera queen Bud and his closest circle, using frank, lyrical scenes to illuminate the private negotiations that shape a family’s public face. With Jamaica Kincaid’s signature blend of lyric intensity and clear-eyed honesty, the book confronts themes of mortality, inheritance, and the difficult truths we carry for one another.
Available Editions
paperback
Picador
Published Jan 1, 2024
ISBN: 9781250340603
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Details
First Published
1997
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for My Brother by Jamaica Kincaid.