Uncovering the Dark Secrets Beneath the Surface in Matthew Morris’s The Tilling
Ever wondered what it feels like to live in the blurry edges of identity, where how you see yourself doesn’t quite match the world’s picture? Matthew Morris’ The Tilling throws you square into that very whirlwind, peeling back layers of race, perception, and self in a way that’s raw, poetic, and painfully real. This isn’t your average memoir — it’s a lyrical excavation of what it means to be “mixed” in America, tangled up with cultural icons, personal memories, and the weight of history itself. Winner of the 2024 Deborah Tall Lyric Essay Book Prize, Morris navigates those tricky waters with candor and insight, inviting us to ponder: can wholeness live where so many expect division? Buckle up, because this collection doesn’t just invite you to look closer — it challenges you to reconsider everything you thought you knew about identity and belonging.
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