With so many social issues books being banned in schools, libraries and curriculums, it’s so ironic how we as writers and authors are being kept from sharing the truth on the past, present and potential future. Let’s just say that I’ve had the simplest videos on my books be removed on TikTok. Granted I write controversial things but it’s not as in depth as a lot of other great authors.
The reason I write the books I do is to start conversations. Uncomfortable ones. I care more about the discussion of my books and the impact it will have on the present and future generations. In my mind, there’s a young kid who will come across my books in 20-30 years, read it and it will resonate with him or her. When you have that mindset, it’s hard to deny that a lot of social issues books live the test of time.
Think about when 1984 by George Orwell was published and then look at the world and where it is right now. Think about Paul Harvey’s speech from 1965 where he speaks on, “If I Were The Devil,” and then look at the world and where it is currently. It would be hard to deny the words by these two men and so many others on what the world could and would end up being.
That’s the goal for most of my books. From “The Struggles and Growth of a Man” series to “Alphabet City” series and many other ones, these are books that I want to stand the test of time. The world will always be a place that needs stories, healing, change and growth. There are some books that I’ve written where it’s in the moment in time (America, A Country Divided) but it doesn’t mean a book like this can’t be read and reflected on.
Uncomfortable conversations are needed in life. It allows you to learn about others, their experiences and perspectives (whether good, bad or indifferent). Now, if you’re seeing hate, bigotry and things of that nature, then that changes the narrative of the uncomfortable conversation.
Even book series such as “A Man’s Plight” and “A Woman’s Worth” where I tackle various social issues in each book, these are books where the goal is to start a conversation about what’s going on around us. I’m tackling mental health, role models, societal pressures, maternity and paternity leave, money, postpartum depression and a myriad of other social issues that affect us in today’s world.
There’s always purpose and reasoning for how and why authors write the books they do. Especially books on social issues, those are the gems because you’re learning along with reading a story. It’s why I read those books a lot, it gives me insight into past history, it allows me to look at the present and it also allows me to think of new stories to write that haven’t been written and published yet.
Let’s absorb solid content and have uncomfortable conversations, it may spark a change in us to make the world a better place.
Thank you for reading my blog, I greatly appreciate it. Be good and go accomplish your goals!
Jamell Crouthers
Aquarianmind
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