"Memphis: A Novel" by Tara M. Stringfellow is a powerful debut that spans three generations of a Southern Black family, highlighting one daughter's journey to understand and reshape her family's legacy. In the summer of 1995, ten-year-old Joan, along with her mother and sister, seeks refuge in her mother's ancestral home in Memphis to escape her father's violence. The family's history is marked by tragedy, including the lynching of Joan's grandfather, a pioneering Black detective. As Joan grows up, she finds solace in her art, particularly painting portraits of the Memphis community. The novel unfolds over seventy years, weaving a tapestry of voices that move through time. Joan discovers family secrets and learns about her matrilineal heritage from Miss Dawn, an enigmatic neighbor.
- Genre: Historical Fiction
- Pages: 284
- ISBN: 9786229393925
- Persian Title: کتاب ممفیس اثر تارا ام. استرینگ فلو
