Cuz
An American Tragedy
Danielle Allen
This powerful memoir by Danielle Allen delves into the tragedy of mass incarceration through her own personal experience of trying to rescue her baby cousin, who was arrested for an attempted carjacking at just fifteen years old. Despite her heroic efforts, Michael served eleven years in prison and was later found murdered. Through her compassionate retelling of his story, Allen raises important questions about the American justice system and the devastating impact of mass incarceration on families and communities. A must-read for anyone interested in social justice and systemic change.
Publish Date
2018-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
2018-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2017
Goodreads Rating
3.56
ISBN
9781631494949
Categories
Recommendations
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Recommendations
2018-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
A memoir about the loss of a beloved cousin, is unbearably moving. It illuminates the injustice often meted out to young black men by the American criminal justice system. – source