“With this book, I hope to help Black people to regain their narratives and recontextualize the shame that has been pressed upon our hearts from time immemorial. We are here because we are in perpetual motion, our migratory patterns rivaling those of birds. I do not believe that there is a promised land for us in America, I am disappointed that I could not find a happier end for these pages, but you and I know that the promised land does not exist. Racism abides in all zip codes on every migratory route.... if we are the promised land, then that means that you, yes you, exist on a plane larger than your eyes can see. Home is wherever we decide to settle but our truest space is one another.”

Jerkins’ second book, a journey to dig into her past, did NOT disappoint. I listened to the audiobook quickly, anxious to find out what she did along her travels. As always her writing is flawlessly insightful. I’ll read whatever she writes but I especially loved the idea that jettisoned her onto the path to this project because I imagine it will resonate with so many other people. These kinds of stories, the ones that grow out of the most genuine & sincere interest, tend to be the most impactful. I’m very much looking forward to her next great work. I’m officially a forever fan of Jerkins.