Pig Candy

Exploring themes of identity and familial love, this narrative follows a daughter reconnecting with her father during his last months as he faces terminal cancer. Lise Funderburg, a mixed-race woman, embarks on journeys to her father's Southern hometown, unraveling his complex past shaped by Jim Crow oppression. Through evocative prose, she captures the essence of rural life, food, and enduring social dynamics. Their evolving relationship, marked by warmth and humor, culminates in a poignant pig roast, celebrating life and connection amidst loss.