Bittersweet memories of the South haunted them from "summary" of The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
The migrants who left the South carried with them a trove of memories, a mix of joy and pain that lingered in their hearts and minds. These memories were not easily forgotten, as they were deeply ingrained in their souls. The sweetness of their past lives in the South intertwined with the bitterness of discrimination and hardship, creating a complex tapestry of emotions that followed them wherever they went. As they journeyed north and west in search of a better life, the memories of the South continued to haunt them. They were haunted by the echoes of the songs they used to sing, the taste of the food they used to eat, and the sights and sounds of their childhood. These memories served as a constant reminder of where they came from, grounding them in their roots even as they tried to build new lives in unfamiliar territory. The bittersweet memories of the South were a source of both comfort and pain for the migrants. ...
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