Invisible Boy: A Memoir of Self-Discovery
by Harrison Mooney

An unforgettable coming-of-age memoir awaits in Harrison Mooney’s powerful debut, a story that explores the complexities of transracial adoption and the internalized antiblackness within the white evangelical Christian movement.

Mooney’s memoir, inspired by Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man and resonating with the spirit of Ta-Nehisi Coates’s Between the World and Me, offers a riveting journey of self-discovery and sheds light on the trauma experienced by transracial adoptees.

As a Black boy with ADHD adopted into a white fundamentalist Christian family and immersed in a world of conflicting messages, Mooney’s upbringing in Canada’s Bible Belt was marked by the desire to belong and be seen in a radical and racist right-wing environment. However, through reconnecting with his birth mother and gaining a deeper understanding of the trauma and systemic violence faced by Black families, Harrison begins to forge his own path and develop a newfound connection with himself.

Mooney’s memoir is a poignant exploration of identity, belonging, and the pursuit of self-acceptance. It delves into the intertwined issues of race, religion, and personal growth with a keen eye for insight, a captivating storytelling style, and a touch of wry humor.

Don’t miss this remarkable memoir that unveils the realities of transracial adoption and exposes the trauma embedded within religious fundamentalism.