Surviving the White Gaze: A Memoir

Surviving the White Gaze is a powerful memoir that delves into the complexities of racial identity and the struggles of growing up as a black person in America.

Through raw and affecting prose, Rebecca Carroll recounts her painful struggle to overcome a completely white childhood in order to forge her identity as a black woman.

With an unflinching gaze, she examines the tension between her desire for her birth mother's acceptance, her loyalty towards her adoptive parents, and her search for her racial identity.

This memoir is not just a personal journey of healing but also a timely examination of racism and racial identity in America today.

With its intimate and illuminating portrayal of resilience, Surviving the White Gaze is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of race and identity.