This essay examines the complexities of writing a memoir about a mixed-race sibling, highlighting personal reflections and historical narratives.
What does it mean for a white historian to write a memoir about his mixed-race older brother? Examining the challenge of writing across the borders of race and history and drawing on the work of memoirists and historians who have written about their own family histories, this essay reflects on memory, guilt, and gratitude.
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