Inside the Black Bubble: Finding Hope in Dark Times is a powerful coming-of-age memoir that chronicles the life of a young Black girl growing up in the Mississippi Delta during the 1960s. Set on Ransom Plantation, owned by a white man, the story explores themes of racial injustice, extreme poverty, childhood trauma, Black identity, and spiritual resilience. Through lyrical prose and raw reflection, author Almarie Calvin brings to life the struggles and strength of Black families in the Jim Crow South. Despite being surrounded by racism and hardship, the narrator’s family and community find light in laughter, faith, and unity. This book will resonate with readers interested in the following: Black Southern memoirs - Stories of introversion, faith, and healing - Rural African American history - Christian reflections on trauma and identity - Inspirational true stories from the 20th-century South For fans of Maya Angelou, Tara Westover, Viola Davis, and Jesmyn Ward, Inside the Black Bubble offers an unforgettable look into the strength it takes to be soft in a world that demands hardness—and how God’s love meets us in our most misunderstood moments.