"In this powerful and provocative memoir, Kiese Laymon fearlessly explores what the weight of a lifetime of secrets, lies, and deception does to a black body, a black family, and a nation teetering on the brink of moral collapse. 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"- Provided by publisher. He writes of his own eating disorder and gambling addiction as well as similar issues that run throughout his family.
"Laymon writes eloquently and honestly about the physical manifestations of violence, grief, trauma, and abuse on his own body.
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