American Dirt (Oprah’s Book Club): A Novel [Hardcover] Cummins, Jeanine

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Pages are clean with no markings. May show some small and minimal signs of wear. If you are buying a box set item, the box may not be included.

Jeanine Cummins’ “American Dirt” sparked a firestorm of controversy upon its release in 2020, igniting debates around cultural appropriation, representation, and the ethics of storytelling. This gripping novel follows the harrowing journey of a Mexican mother and her young son as they flee cartel violence and seek refuge in the United States. Cummins, a non-Mexican author, faced criticism for perceived inauthenticity and profiting from trauma narratives not her own. Yet, the book’s vivid prose and propulsive plot garnered praise from many readers and critics, including Oprah Winfrey, whose endorsement further amplified the discourse. This very good condition hardcover offers collectors a tangible piece of a literary moment that transcended the page, provoking vital conversations about whose stories get told, and by whom. Beyond its narrative merits, “American Dirt” stands as a cultural artifact, a testament to the power of literature to challenge, provoke, and ultimately, foster greater understanding.