Black Boy Out of Time: A Memoir Summary
Hari Ziyad

Black Boy Out of Time: A Memoir Overview

Hari Ziyad's memoir, Black Boy Out of Time, traces Ziyad's work to reconnect with their childhood self. When Ziyad first begins their sessions with their new therapist, they are skeptical of communing with their Inner Child, Hari-Gaura. However, over the course of the memoir, the more letters Ziyad writes to Hari-Gaura, the closer they come to healing, forgiveness, and self-actualization. Combining personal narrative with cultural criticism, Black Boy Out of Time explores themes including identity, memory, and faith.