Don't Cry For Me Summary

Don't Cry For Me Overview

Don't Cry For Me is a novel by Daniel Black. The narrator, Jacob, lies dying and begins to write a letter to Isaac, his only son. They have not met or spoken to each other in many years, and Jacob wants to apologize for his reaction to his son's being gay, the often tumultuous relationship with Isaac's mother, and the shame of the dissolution of the family. The novel explores themes of masculinity, sibling bonds, grief, home, escapism.