The Myth of Perpetual Summer

Set during the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War, this poignant coming-of-age story follows Tallulah James, a girl from a family of brilliant professors entangled in secrets and struggles with mental illness. As she navigates a tumultuous childhood marked by her mother's ambitions and her father's bipolar disorder, Tallulah's stability hinges on her older brother and grandmother. A community tragedy forces her to relocate at 16, prompting a journey of self-discovery and familial forgiveness. This raw narrative captures the complexities of family against the backdrop of the 1960s, revealing the intricate balance of love and hardship.