First published 1987
For the Black families of "Sun Beach," assimilation into a prosperous white community comes at a price. Dual incomes, religious faith, and strong family ties help them maintain stability, but the subtle "hidden racism" of their surroundings slowly erodes their sense of identity. As their children face racial microaggressions and invisibility, these parents must confront the complex questions of what it means to belong - and whether the price of paradise is too high.
Genres: family-life, american-fiction, african-american, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: cultural-assimilation, social-commentary
Setting: Sun Beach
Period: 20th-century
112 pages · Hardcover · Praeger
Content warnings: racism