The New Earth

In Jess Row's epic novel, "The New Earth," the fractured Wilcox family confronts a tangled past and an uncertain future. After years of distance following two critical events—a revelation of racial identity and the tragic death of a daughter in a foreign conflict—the family reunites in 2018 for Winter’s wedding. As they face long-buried wounds, the narrative delves into themes of race, politics, and the quest for reconciliation, creating a profound exploration of their shared history and humanity's broader struggles.