Individuals interested in stories of resilience, overcoming adversity, and the impact of domestic violence on families. Also suitable for those interested in African American experiences and mother-son relationships.
The story appears to be set in the late 1970s in Cleveland, Ohio, with a later segment in 1999. This places the initial events within a period of economic hardship and social change in many urban centers, while the later timeline reflects a period of reflection and reconciliation.
