A harrowing memoir of Albert Sample's life from abuse to prison brutality and spiritual redemption.
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A harrowing memoir of Albert Sample's life from abuse to prison brutality and spiritual redemption.
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"My mama was a whore, and a damn good one. Tricking and gambling put food on the table for the two of us. She was married to a black man. The day I was born he walked out on her ... and I got the blame." Born in Longview, Texas in 1930, Albert Sample was the mixed-race product of Emma (a hard-drinking black prostitute and gambler) and Mr. Albert (a white cotton broker and one of her tricks). It is the classic story of the son of a troubled mother, of a young man gone bad, and of his tentative th...
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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References to prostitution as a central theme; no explicit on-page scenes. Implied sexual threats or coercion in prison setting; not graphically depicted.
Violence & gore
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Extreme depictions of prison brutality and graphic violence; pervasive.
Profanity
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Frequent use of strong language reflecting harsh environments.
Substance use
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Mentions of alcohol use by a parent; not glamorized but present.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Central theme of spiritual awakening and redemption in prison.
Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Strong themes of racial injustice and systemic oppression in prison.
Self-harm / suicide
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Possible ideation in harsh prison conditions; not explicitly detailed.
Abuse & suffering
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Graphic child abuse, systemic cruelty, and prison slavery; central themes. Implied sexual threats or coercion in prison setting; not graphically depicted.
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