Not for Everyday Use: A Memoir

A riveting memoir in which Nunez comes to grips with her mother’s passing and her parents’ ambition for their children.

—Winner of the 2015 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award in Nonfiction

“Nunez ponders the cultural, racial, familial, social, and personal experiences that led to what she ultimately understands was a deeply loving union between her parents. A beautifully written exploration of the complexities of marriage and family life.” —Booklist, Starred Review