Jesus Land

Set against the backdrop of 1980s rural Indiana, this compelling memoir follows Julia and her adopted brother David, a Black teen, as they navigate a challenging family life marked by distant parents and prejudice. Their journey takes a dramatic turn when they encounter the harsh realities of a religious reform school in the Dominican Republic, revealing their resilience in the face of strict discipline. With remarkable honesty, wit, and vivid storytelling, the narrative explores themes of hardship, hope, and survival.