Heavy

Named a Best Book of 2018 by the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, NPR, Broadly, Buzzfeed (Nonfiction), The Undefeated, Library Journal (Biography/Memoirs), The Washington Post (Nonfiction), Southern Living

Heavy is a profound memoir by Kiese Laymon that explores complex issues of family, weight, race, and identity with raw honesty and insight. In this powerful work, Laymon challenges societal norms and personal beliefs while navigating the struggles and triumphs of his own life experience.

Through deeply personal and courageous writing, Laymon delves into his relationships with his family, particularly his mother, and examines the impacts of growing up in America as a Black man grappling with his own body and societal expectations. Heavy is both a love letter and a sharp critique that lays bare the dual burdens of love and pain.

This critically acclaimed memoir resonates with readers for its bold storytelling and eloquent narrative, offering a moving reflection on resilience, vulnerability, and the quest for truth in one’s own story.