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No Son of Mine: A Memoir (Appalachian Futures Black Native & Queer Voices)

Name: No Son of Mine: A Memoir (Appalachian Futures Black Native & Queer Voices)
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Book Synopsis: Born and raised in rural West Virginia, Jonathan Corcoran was the youngest and only son of three siblings in a family balanced on the precipice of poverty. His mother, a traditional, evangelical, and insular woman who had survived abuse and abandonment, was often his only ally. Together they navigated a strained homelife dominated by his distant, gambling-addicted father and shared a seemingly unbreakable bond. When Corcoran left home to attend Brown University, a chasm between his upbringing and his reality began to open. As his horizons and experiences expanded, he formed new bonds beyond bloodlines, and met the upper-middle-class Jewish man who would become his husband. But this authentic life would not be easy, and Corcoran was forever changed when his mother disowned him after discovering his truth. In the ensuing fifteen years, the two would come together only to violently spring apart. As the COVID-19 pandemic raged in 2020, the cycle finally ended when he received the news that his mother had died. In No Son of Mine, Corcoran traces his messy estrangement from his mother through lost geographies: the trees, mountains, and streams that were once his birthright, as well as the lost relationships with friends and family and the sense of home that were stripped away when she said he was no longer her son. A biography nestled inside a memoir, No Son of Mine is Corcoran's story of alienation and his attempts to understand his mother's choice to cut him out of her life. Through grief, anger, questioning, and growth, Corcoran explores the entwined yet separate histories and identities of his mother and himself.

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Are you ready to dive into a gripping memoir unlike any other? Look no further than "No Son of Mine: A Memoir" by Jonathan Corcoran. This book takes you on an emotional journey through Corcoran's life, growing up in rural West Virginia and navigating a complex family dynamic. As you turn the pages, you'll be captivated by his powerful storytelling and the raw honesty with which he shares his experiences.

Corcoran's memoir delves into the depths of his relationship with his mother - a woman who survived abuse and abandonment, and who became his closest confidante. This intimate bond was tested when he left home for college, breaking away from his upbringing and embarking on a new path. The clash between his roots and his newfound reality is palpable, and you'll feel every emotion as he explores the challenges he faced.

But "No Son of Mine" is not just a coming-of-age story. It's an exploration of acceptance, identity, and the power of self-discovery. Corcoran fearlessly reveals the pain and heartbreak he experienced when his mother disowned him after learning his truth. In the fifteen years that followed, their relationship became a rollercoaster ride of connection and disconnection.

Set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, this memoir uncovers the complexities of family, the longing for a sense of belonging, and the resilience of the human spirit. Corcoran's evocative descriptions of the landscapes he once called home will transport you, allowing you to experience the lost geographies alongside him.

If you're in search of a thought-provoking and emotionally-charged read, "No Son of Mine" is a must-have. Join Jonathan Corcoran as he unearths the tangled web of his mother's choices and tries to make sense of his own identity. Don't miss out on this extraordinary memoir that will leave a lasting impact on your heart.

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