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Tryin' To Get Ova (Large Print Edition)
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General FictionLiterary Fiction
Publisher: Nathaniel Fanning
Published: Jun 12 2026
Pages: 228
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Tryin' To Get Ova by Nathaniel Fanning is a powerful collection of dramatic stories and stage plays that explore race, poverty, family struggles, faith, social justice, and personal redemption in America. Through the recurring character of Zeke Johnson and a diverse cast of unforgettable voices, the book journeys through the turbulent realities of welfare systems, civil rights activism, interracial relationships, generational trauma, community life, and the search for meaning in a divided society.
Set against the backdrop of the Civil Rights era, urban America, and the American South, these thought-provoking narratives challenge readers to confront difficult questions about identity, prejudice, responsibility, forgiveness, and hope. From college activism and anti-war movements to family hardship and spiritual awakening, each story offers a compelling portrait of individuals struggling to overcome the obstacles that stand between them and a better future.
Blending social commentary, historical reflection, humor, and heartfelt human drama, Tryin' To Get Ova is an engaging work that speaks to readers interested in contemporary social issues, African American experiences, and stories of resilience and transformation.
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