The Dead Don't Need Reminding
In Search of Fugitives, Mississippi, and Black TV Nerd Shit
by Julian Randall
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Pub Date May 07 2024 | Archive Date May 06 2024
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Description
The Dead Don’t Need Reminding is a braided story of Julian Randall’s return from the cliff edge of a harrowing depression and his determination to retrace the hustle of a white-passing grandfather to the Mississippi town from which he was driven amid threats of tar and feather.
Alternatively wry, lyrical, and heartfelt, Randall transforms pop culture moments into deeply personal explorations of grief, family, and the American way. He envisions his fight to stay alive through a striking medley of media ranging from Into the Spiderverse and Jordan Peele movies to BoJack Horseman and the music of Odd Future. Pulsing with life, sharp, and wickedly funny, The Dead Don’t Need Reminding is Randall’s journey to get his ghost story back.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781645030263 |
| PRICE | $30.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 256 |
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Featured Reviews
Librarian 1014564
Julian wrote such a fantastic book about tracing his roots in Mississippi. Such a powerful history about how his grandfather had a good business since he could pass as a White male. Once the town finds out that he really is African American everything changes. He has to leave town or else. Julian writes about his life in college and being accepted by others. I believe that many young college readers will be able to identify with Julian and hope that they will enjoy the book as much as I have.
Meagan B, Librarian
The Dead Don't Need Reminding was stellar! I had attended a talk by Julian Randall and they read portions and explained their life in such a way that I absolutely had to read this. It's so well-written and poetic and you can feel the emotion fully. I highly recommend reading it. And we will be buying some for the library's collection.
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