You use that anger to get things done instead of just stewing in it.”Ī masterful debut rich with intersectional nuance and grass-roots clarity, Anger is a Gift is hella precious, hella dope. Remember that….You gotta grasp on to it, hold it tight and use it as ammunition. Moss’ mother, Wanda, offers, “Anger is a gift. They demonstrate that there will continue to be resistance wherein aggrieved communities gather in solidarity to build meaningful lives of collective joy, heartful struggle, and deep love. When the administration installs metal detectors, resulting in a tragic injury for their friend in a wheelchair, Moss and his circle organize to dismantle the system of violence at their school, beginning with a wildcat student walkout. As the school year begins, the school resource officer assaults Moss’ friend Shawna, claiming to suspect drugs-but the young people know that it’s really about her decision to fully embrace her black trans identity. Moss struggles with self-doubt and anxiety-induced panic attacks, finding comfort in his emerging relationship with Javier, a Latinx boy who’s just as tender as he is bold.
This powerful audiobook is a must-listen for every American who places critical value on social justice.Rooted in the working-class neighborhoods of Oakland, California, this is a tale of youth of color, diverse in sexuality and gender, organizing to challenge state-sanctioned violence.īlack teenager Moss Jeffries is still grieving from the loss six years earlier of his father by the trigger finger of a police officer. When tensions hit a fever pitch and tragedy strikes, Moss must face a difficult choice: give in to fear and hate or realize that anger can actually be a gift. Despite their youth, the students decide to organize and push back against the administration. Constant intimidation and the Oakland Police Department stationed in their halls. Now, in his sophomore year of high school, Moss and his fellow classmates find themselves increasingly treated like criminals in their own school. Along with losing a parent, the media's vilification of his father and lack of accountability has left Moss with near crippling panic attacks.
Six years ago, Moss Jefferies' father was murdered by an Oakland police officer. A story of resilience and loss, love and family, Mark Oshiro's Anger Is a Gift testifies to the vulnerability and strength of a community living within a system of oppression.
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