We Were Brothers

"When people are called upon to defend certain ideas and beliefs, they often say, “That’s just the way I was raised.” But what about those who were raised the exact same way and, for whatever reason, change? Barry Moser’s memoir is about just that. The acclaimed artist and illustrator describes the very different paths he and his late brother, Thomas, took on the subject of race. Their differences — not just about race but also how to treat one another — led to such a rift that they barely spoke for nearly four decades. Moser’s book is readable in its own right but might prove especially poignant and comforting to people navigating difficult family relationships."