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Surviving the White Gaze: A Memoir 

by Rebecca Carroll
Adult

Transracial adoptee Becky had an idyllic early childhood in a loving family. Living in a rural community, she was the only person of color in her town, and as she grew older, Becky felt isolated and confused. Life became even more difficult when she met Tess, her white birth mother, at age 16. Tess refused to talk about Becky’s Black father and undermined Becky’s identity and self-esteem. Becky’s journey to find herself is an illuminating – and ultimately hopeful - read.

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Surviving-the-White-Gaze/Rebecca-Carroll/9781982116279