The Legacy of Silence is a deeply emotional and introspective novel about what gets passed down when words are withheld-and what it takes to finally break the cycle.
Langston Carter grew up believing that silence was strength. That if he kept his emotions buried, he could hold his world together. But when the woman he loves begins to drift away and his own father's quiet wounds resurface, Langston is forced to confront the unspoken legacy that shaped him.
Spanning generations of Black men raised to survive but never taught how to feel, The Legacy of Silence explores the quiet pain carried across fathers, sons, husbands, and brothers. Through richly drawn characters and poignant storytelling, debut author Louis Cager examines emotional inheritance, masculinity, vulnerability, and the cost of never being taught how to speak your truth.
Heart-wrenching yet healing, The Legacy of Silence invites readers to reflect on the stories we've inherited, the love we struggle to express, and the power of finally being heard.
Perfect for book clubs and readers who enjoy:
- Literary fiction with emotional depth
- Black male protagonists navigating generational trauma
- Stories of healing, identity, and personal transformation
- Novels like The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates or An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
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Höhe: 203 mm
Breite: 127 mm
Dicke: 15 mm
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979-8-218-74622-3 (9798218746223)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Louis Cager is a New Orleans-based author, entrepreneur, and creative storyteller whose work centers on generational silence, emotional inheritance, and the quiet struggles that shape Black identity and family. His debut novel, The Legacy of Silence, explores what is passed down when love is present but words are withheld-and what it takes to finally break the cycle. Passionate about uplifting others through story, Cager is also the founder of a literary nonprofit and a father of five, committed to legacy both on and off the page.
