The Death of a Jaybird: Essays on Mothers and Daughters and the Things They Leave Behind
Jodi M. Savage
Harper Perennial
In this searing, candid collection of essays, Jodi M. Savage illuminates the roles that identity and memory play in preserving those we love. She explores the lives of modern Black women and communities through the prism of her personal experiences. With grace, creativity, and insight, she looks at femininity, family, race, mental illness, grief, healthcare, and faith — deftly portraying how trauma is inherited, and how the struggle to break a generational curse can last a lifetime. The Death of a Jaybird is a thoughtful examination of complicated family love, loss, and the liberating power of claiming our stories.