Po' White Trash & Lint Heads

The memoir chronicles Rebecca Kennedy's journey through a tumultuous childhood marked by trauma and societal oppression in the Jim Crow South. Despite the challenges posed by her mentally ill father and a lack of support, she emerged as a compassionate advocate for marginalized communities. Her vivid accounts from 1950 to 1964 highlight the stark realities of poverty and racism, contrasting her family's struggles with those of others. Through transformative relationships and experiences, including a profound meeting with a former slave, Rebecca questions societal norms and seeks a path of love and understanding.