53 pages • 1 hour read
Casey GeraldThere Will Be No Miracles Here
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
There Will Be No Miracles Here by Casey Gerald is a memoir that traces Gerald's journey from a disadvantaged neighborhood in Dallas to Yale and Harvard, highlighting struggles with his identity, family, and the American dream. Despite adversities, including his father's addiction, his mother's mental illness, and his concealed homosexuality, Gerald emerges as a leader, ultimately seeking personal transformation. The narrative includes references to addiction, parental imprisonment, and mental illness.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
There Will Be No Miracles Here by Casey Gerald is a compelling memoir that intertwines personal narrative with social commentary. Readers praise its insightful exploration of race, class, and the American Dream. However, some find the structure disjointed and the prose occasionally dense. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking read that challenges conventional success stories.
Who Should Read There Will Be No Miracles Here?
A reader who enjoys There Will Be No Miracles Here by Casey Gerald is likely drawn to memoirs that explore themes of identity, resilience, and social critique. Fans of J.D. Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy and Tara Westover’s Educated will appreciate Gerald’s raw and introspective narrative that examines the complexities of the American Dream.
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Reading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Race / Racism
Social Justice
Class
Identity: Race
Society: Community
Society: Class
Biography