The Broken King

The Broken King is a deeply personal memoir by Michael Thomas that explores themes of race, trauma, alcoholism, parenting, and mental illness across three generations of Black American men. Through six interconnected sections, the book reflects on the lives of five men—including Thomas himself, his father, brother, and sons—and examines the process of being broken and coming back together. Woven with insights on family, identity, and personal resilience, the memoir offers a poignant portrayal of vulnerability, recovery, and hope amid America's social struggles.