Tolerable by Law: The Patterns of Oppression

Written by David B. Darrington

Narrated by Machelle Williams

Thirty-two year-old Jennifer Davis is a psychologist who comes to grips with the reality of systemic oppression after meeting Isaiah “Zay” Turner, a twenty-two year old Uber driver. During their encounter, she experiences the dangers of deep-rooted racism. The story takes place in the upper Midwest during the summer of 2020, amid the coronavirus pandemic. A time in history where millions of Americans are forced to witness the civil unrest taking place in the country. With the Black Lives Matter movement being widely relevant, hate crimes are on the rise, and Jennifer eyewitness the aftermath of Isaiah being shot--at the hands of her fiancé Robert (on Independence Day). This event changes her life drastically as national headlines cover the “Fourth of July shooting”. With some protesting in Isaiah’s name, and others shaming him, Jennifer feels obligated to make an extremely risky decision. But will her decision be beneficial enough to bring justice to those who deserve it?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Excel Lobby
• Release date: Sep 10, 2021
• ISBN: 9781667094441