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Griot African-American Book Discussion

They Can't Take Your Name by Robert Justice

The Griot Book Discussion features books by African-American authors. Meets in person and via Zoom on the third Tuesday of the month. October's selection: They Can't Take Your Name by Robert Justice.

Attend in person or virtually via Zoom! Please register and choose your attendance option. Print copies of the book are available for checkout at the Eola Road Branch Adult Reference Desk on the 2nd floor. Email group facilitator Becky Clark at rclark@aurorapubliclibrary.org for more information.

Book description: They Can't Take Your Name by Robert Justice

What happens to a dream deferred--especially when an innocent man's life hangs in the balance? Langston Brown is out of time and options for clearing his name. Wrongfully convicted of the gruesome Mother's Day Massacre, he prepares to face his death. His final hope for salvation lies with his daughter, Liza, who dreamed of a life of music and song but left the prestigious Juilliard School to get a law degree with the intention of clearing her father's name. Just as she comes close to succeeding, it's announced that Langston will be put to death in thirty days. In a desperate bid to find freedom for her father, Liza enlists the help of Eli Stone, a jazz club owner she met at the classic Five Points venue The Rossonian. Devastated by the tragic loss of his wife, Eli is trying to find solace by reviving the club--but still, he thinks longingly of joining her in death. Everyone has a dream that might come true--but as the dark shadows of the past converge, could Langston, Eli, and Liza be facing a danger that could shatter those dreams forever?   (publisher description)

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