Summary of Men We Reaped

Men We Reaped is a powerful memoir from award-winning author Jesmyn Ward about the deaths of five young African-American men in her rural Mississippi hometown. Through vivid, poetic storytelling, Ward recounts the stories of her brothers, her friends, and her community, and the ways in which their lives were shaped by the legacies of racism, poverty, and violence. Ward remembers the joys of childhood, the painful losses of loved ones, and the struggles of growing up in a world that marginalizes her community. Ultimately, Ward’s narrative captures the fragility of life, the power of love, and the strength of hope.