Island of Bones: Essays (American Lives)

Island of Bones is a powerful and thought-provoking memoir that delves into the complexities of identity, belonging, and the search for self.

Through a series of personal essays, author Joy Castro explores her experiences as a Cuban American adopted by Jehovah's Witnesses, navigating a world where she doesn't quite fit in.

With raw honesty and literary alchemy, Castro pieces together the "jagged, smashed place of edges and fragments" of her past to create an island all her own.

This is a compelling and relatable account that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt like they don't belong.