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I Came Here to Listen
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Nov 24 2025
Pages: 412
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.84 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
I Came Here to Listen is a powerful and poetic coming-of-age novel that follows the emotional journey of Caleb Moore - a white teenager in the Deep South - who discovers he has a Black half-brother he never knew existed. What begins as a personal search for identity and family quickly unfolds into a broader exploration of race, legacy, and the truth of American history.
Set against the backdrop of rural Georgia and the historic grounds of Morehouse College, Caleb's world expands through the mentorship of Ms. Odetta - a fierce and wise elder rooted in Black and Indigenous tradition - and the bond he builds with his brother Isaiah and best friend Malik. Through rallies, sit-ins, and a personal awakening, Caleb finds his voice in a place he once felt silent.
This is a story about remembrance, reclamation, and what it means to truly listen - not to speak over, but to stand beside. It is about grief, growth, and the generational healing that comes when we uncover the buried roots of our shared past.
A timely novel for readers young and old, I Came Here to Listen is both a call to action and a celebration of what it means to write a new legacy - one truth at a time.
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