Soledad Brother Analysis

Soledad Brother Essay The book “Soledad Brother” by Jonathan Jackson Jr. has many interesting letters written by George Jackson when he was in jail he rights to different people with sad, unfair, good things. George writes letters from jail to family members and friends as well, he writes about his own opinions and he beliefs as well as what he does and wants to do. The letter I analysis was on page 80-81 the letter was to his mother. The date was December 23, 1965 George was writing to his mother informing her that he almost didn't get the food she sent him but he did get it. He was informing her that there is a slip that is suppose to be sent out but he didn't want her to have any troubles with the delivery and money. George said

In this case George has been in jail and has not been able to see his mother but in my opinion with her just sending him food he could feel her close to him. No matter the distance the small things are the things that make us feel the love from our loved ones. Also on page 99. on January 12,1967 George wrote a letter to his mother saying that he received her letter and that for many years he has never felt this close to her. When George writes back to his mother he asks why she left him struggling on his own for so long, but then he starts to assume some possible answers. This letter reminded me from the times I have been away from my mom either it was in a different state or country. I missed my mom so much during those times whenever I got a phone call or text from her I felt that me and her were closer than usual. On page.196 George wrote another letter to his mother the date was October 17, 1969 he tells his mother that he wants to “rebuild the bridges between us; .. recognize the roots of our illness,and do all that we can to extricate ourselves from the mess.” No matter how many arguments we have with our mothers or what they have done to us we end up forgiving them sooner or later because we honestly need