Memorial Drive

In this memoir, Natasha Trethewey recounts the traumatic event of her mother's murder by her former stepfather in 1985.

The book delves into the author's experience of grief, loss, and the long-term effects of domestic violence.

Trethewey explores her mother's history in the deeply segregated South, her own girlhood as a 'child of miscegenation' in Mississippi, and how these experiences shaped her as a poet.

The memoir includes personal narratives, historical context, and actual court transcripts, providing a poignant and intimate look at the author's journey toward understanding and healing.