"Laymon writes eloquently and honestly about the physical manifestations of violence, grief, trauma, and abuse on his own body. He writes of his own eating disorder and gambling addiction as well as similar issues that run throughout his family. Through self-exploration, storytelling, and honest conversation with family and friends, Heavy seeks to bring what has been hidden into the light and to reckon with all of its myriad sources, from the most intimate--a mother-child relationship--to the most universal--a society that has undervalued and abused black bodies for centuries"--
- ISBN10 1501125656
- ISBN13 9781501125652
- Publish Date 16 October 2018
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Scribner Book Company
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 256
- Language English