"The Darkest Child" is a novel by Delores Phillips. The story takes place in the 1950s and follows the life of Tangy Mae Quinn, a young girl growing up in a poor, rural black community in Georgia. Tangy is the youngest of ten children and lives with her abusive, manipulative mother, Rozelle. As Tangy grows older, she must confront the challenges of poverty, racism, and abuse, as well as navigate complex family relationships. The novel explores themes of race, gender, class, and family dynamics. The author's writing style is known for its vivid descriptions of southern life and its realistic portrayal of the challenges faced by African Americans in the Jim Crow era. "The Darkest Child" offers a compelling and heartbreaking story of resilience and survival in the face of adversity.
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