We Are Not Broken by George M. Johnson audiobook

We Are Not Broken

By George M. Johnson
Read by George M. Johnson

Little, Brown Young Readers, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Hachette Book Group 9780759554603
4.06 Hours • Unabridged
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George M. Johnson, activist and bestselling author ofAll Boys Aren't Blue, returns with a striking memoir that celebrates Black boyhood and brotherhood in all its glory. This is the vibrant story of George, Garrett, Rall, and Rasul -- four children raised by Nanny, their fiercely devoted grandmother. The boys hold one another close through early brushes with racism, memorable experiences at the family barbershop, and first loves and losses. And with Nanny at their center, they are never broken. George M. Johnson capture the unique experience of growing up as a Black boy in America, and their rich family stories -- exploring themes of vulnerability, sacrifice, and culture -- are interspersed with touching letters from the grandchildren to their beloved matriarch. By turns heartwarming and heartbreaking, this personal account is destined to become a modern classic of emerging adulthood.

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Summary

Summary

George M. Johnson, activist and bestselling author ofAll Boys Aren't Blue, returns with a striking memoir that celebrates Black boyhood and brotherhood in all its glory.

This is the vibrant story of George, Garrett, Rall, and Rasul -- four children raised by Nanny, their fiercely devoted grandmother. The boys hold one another close through early brushes with racism, memorable experiences at the family barbershop, and first loves and losses. And with Nanny at their center, they are never broken.

George M. Johnson capture the unique experience of growing up as a Black boy in America, and their rich family stories -- exploring themes of vulnerability, sacrifice, and culture -- are interspersed with touching letters from the grandchildren to their beloved matriarch. By turns heartwarming and heartbreaking, this personal account is destined to become a modern classic of emerging adulthood.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“The stories in this book are full of joy, love, humor, and pain…[with] all the ways the world tried to break them but didn’t succeed.” —School Library Journal
“There is not a lot of current literature that explore stories of young, Black, gay men. This accessible and reflective memoir helps fill that gap.” —Booklist
“Memorializes the legacy of their grandmother—and all of the Black grandmothers who have built the foundations necessary to ensure that their families would not only survive but flourish." —Publishers Weekly
“Johnson’s intimate narration unfolds conversationally, maintains a leisurely pace, and…close to tears in some segments. They hold nothing back, ultimately celebrating a family that is flourishing from their Nanny’s legacy.” —AudioFile
“A deeply impactful account of intergenerational love that reveals the power of accepting young people exactly as they are while encouraging them to be ever more themselves." —Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author
A deeply impactful account of intergenerational love that reveals the power of accepting young people exactly as they are while encouraging them to be ever more themselves. George Matthew Johnson has done it again! —Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin
"George M. Johnson has done it again — they have written a beautiful book that will take up a honey-sweet and sun-warmed residence in my soul for a long time to come. We Are Not Broken is a gorgeous love letter to Black matriarchs who give everything to love, care for and protect their children. It’s about the importance of family and the unbreakable bonds that supersede blood and last far longer than a lifetime. While society constantly villfies Black boys before they can even reach puberty, We Are Not Broken shares stories about how love, care and the freedom to be soft and vulnerable can be not only healing, but life-changing."  —Aiden Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of Cemetery Boys —
We Are Not Broken feels like a long conversation, like those that spill into the early morning. It is intimate. Revelatory. Powerful. George M. Johnson centers Nanny in this memoir, charting the importance she played not only in their life, but in the life of a sprawling, loving, and deeply complex family. Seen through their eyes (and some deeply touching letters from others), it’s the story of a brilliant Black woman and the invaluable lessons she taught all those who knew her. A must-read journey."  —Mark Oshiro, award-winning author of Anger is a Gift —

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Author Bio: George M. Johnson

Author Bio: George M. Johnson

George M. Johnson is an award winning Black non-binary writer, author, and activist based in the New York City area and the author of memoirs We Are Not Broken and All Boys Aren’t Blue. They have written on race, gender, sex, and culture for Essence, The Advocate, BuzzFeed, Teen Vogue, and more than forty other national publications. They invite you to visit them online at iamgmjohnson.com and on Twitter @IamGMJohnson. 

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Available Formats : Digital Download, CD
Category: Nonfiction
Runtime: 4.06
Audience: Young Adult (12–17)
Language: English

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