The warmth of the South lingered in their hearts from "summary" of The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
The migrants who left the South found themselves carrying more than just their belongings to their new homes. They carried with them the intangible but weighty burden of the memories and experiences of their past lives in the South. These memories were not easily shed, nor were they easily forgotten. They lingered in their hearts, shaping their perceptions and influencing their actions in the North, long after they had physically left the region. The warmth of the South was not just a physical sensation, but a deeply ingrained part of their identities. It was in the way they spoke, the way they cooked, the way they interacted with others. It was in the music they listened to, the stories they told, the traditions they upheld. These cultural markers served as a constant reminder of where they came from, grounding them in a sense of place and belonging even as they navigated the unfamiliar terrain of their new surroundings. For many migrants, the warmth of the South provided a source of strength and resilience as they faced the challenges of starting over in...
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