Brothers in Grief
The Hidden Toll of Gun Violence on Black Boys and Their Schools
Book • 2024
Nora Gross's "Brothers in Grief" offers a poignant ethnographic study of the profound impact of gun violence on Black teenage boys and their school community.
The book follows students at an all-boys charter school in Philadelphia as they navigate the aftermath of multiple deaths from gun violence.
Gross meticulously details the students' emotional responses, highlighting the inadequacy of institutional support systems in addressing their grief.
The narrative underscores the complexities of collective trauma and the resilience of young people in the face of unimaginable loss.
Ultimately, the book serves as a powerful call for greater understanding and support for vulnerable youth.
The book follows students at an all-boys charter school in Philadelphia as they navigate the aftermath of multiple deaths from gun violence.
Gross meticulously details the students' emotional responses, highlighting the inadequacy of institutional support systems in addressing their grief.
The narrative underscores the complexities of collective trauma and the resilience of young people in the face of unimaginable loss.
Ultimately, the book serves as a powerful call for greater understanding and support for vulnerable youth.
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