Cuz

This powerful memoir by Danielle Allen explores the profound impact of mass incarceration on a young man's life and his family's heartache. Through personal stories and a critique of the American prison system, Allen sheds light on the societal forces that shaped her cousin Michael’s tragic journey from a bright, hopeful boy to a young man caught in the cycle of violence and imprisonment. Balancing her role as a devoted family member with her academic pursuits, Allen offers a penetrating look at how systemic issues have led to the loss of an entire generation in America’s urban centers.