107 pages 3 hours read

Adrian Nicole LeBlanc

Random Family: Love, Drugs, Trouble, and Coming of Age in the Bronx

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2004

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Reviews & Readership

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Adrian Nicole LeBlanc's Random Family paints a vivid, intricate portrait of life in the Bronx, with reviewers lauding its depth and empathetic storytelling. Praised for its thorough research, the book is sometimes critiqued for its density and emotional intensity, which some readers find overwhelming. Overall, it’s a compelling, immersive read that offers a stark look at poverty and resilience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Random Family: Love, Drugs, Trouble, and Coming of Age in the Bronx?

A reader who would enjoy Random Family by Adrian Nicole LeBlanc is likely drawn to detailed, real-life narratives exploring societal issues. Fans of The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore and There Are No Children Here by Alex Kotlowitz will appreciate LeBlanc's in-depth portrayal of family dynamics and urban poverty.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Sociology
Race / Racism
Social Justice
Genre
Journalism
Biography