Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls
Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019
Super Short Summary
Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls is a memoir by T Kira Madden. It chronicles an individual's journey through adolescence, navigating identity and belonging while growing up in a chaotic family environment. Through reflective storytelling, the book explores themes of love, loss, and resilience.
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Emotional
Nostalgic
Contemplative
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Review Roundup
Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls by T Kira Madden receives acclaim for its raw and poetic prose, offering a poignant, heartfelt memoir about identity and family. Critics praise Madden's candid storytelling and emotional depth but note that the fragmented narrative can be challenging at times. Overall, it's a powerful exploration of resilience and belonging.
Who Should Read Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls?
A reader who appreciates raw, poignant memoirs exploring identity, family, and resilience would enjoy Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls by T Kira Madden. Fans of Educated by Tara Westover and The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls would find this narrative compelling.
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T Kira Madden is not only an author but also a photographer, art director, and founder of No Tokens, a journal celebrating work that is unapologetically intersectional.
The memoir, Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls, was named a "Best Book of 2019" by various outlets including NPR and Esquire.
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In an interview, Madden shared that the writing of her memoir was deeply therapeutic, helping her to process her own experiences and come to terms with her identity.
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