Title: Neat
First published: December 30, 2000
Description: On a bare stage, the author spins her own exquisite real-life remembrance of her brain damaged aunt, Neat, and the profound change she brought to her life. Neat, with her enormous love, energy, simplicity and magnificent clarity, teaches the young Charlayne what it is to cherish life. This is the story of an urban African-American girl bursting into adulthood, experiencing first love, and embracing both black-pride and feminism.
Subjects: Drama, African American girls, African American families
LC classification: PS3573.O614 N43 2005