Red Clay Suzie

Red Clay Suzie
Jeffrey Dale Lofton
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Hardback
h229 x 152mm - 288pg
29 Nov 2022
International import eta 7-19 days
9781637585764
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A novel inspired by true eventsThe coming-of-age story of Philbet, a gay, physically-misshapen boy in rural Georgia, who battles bullying, ignorance, and disdain as he makes his way in life as an outsider--before finding acceptance in unlikely places. Fueled by tomato sandwiches and green milkshakes, and obsessed with cars, Philbet struggles with life and love as a gay boy in rural Georgia. He' s happiest when helping Grandaddy dig potatoes from the vegetable garden that connects their houses. But Philbet' s world is shattered and his resilience shaken by events that crush his innocence and sense of security; expose his misshapen chest skillfully hidden behind shirts Mama makes at home; and convince him that he' s not fit to be loved by Knox, the older boy he idolizes to distraction. Over time, Philbet finds refuge in unexpected places and inner strength in unexpected ways, leading to a resolution in the form of a letter from beyond the grave.
"Red Clay Suzie' s Philbet Lawson joins Scout Finch (To Kill a Mockingbird) and Frankie Addams (Member of the Wedding) in Southern literature' s pantheon of outsider children. While Philbet finds unlikely allies in his small world, others ridicule his sensitive nature and deformed body. Philbet' s roots are planted in the South' s inhospitable red clay, but he grows up, honest to his true self. Read Red Clay Suzie and cheer on Philbet, a new literary hero. "--Alice Leccese Powers, writer and editor of the bestselling In Mind series "Red Clay Suzie offers a lesson in what it takes to thrive in a world that' s intent on building fences, and it does so with affection and sweetness. "--Paul Lisicky, author of Later: My Life at the Edge of the World "A deeply moving story by a unique new voice in Southern literature, Red Clay Suzie belongs in the high school English syllabus. "--Elaine Greenstone, educator, former International Baccalaureate examiner in English, curriculum specialist "An intimate exploration of people, place, and identity, Red Clay Suzie opens up the idea of the South into one that is more inclusive and real. "--W. Ralph Eubanks, author of A Place Like Mississippi: A Journey Through a Real and Imagined Literary Landscape
Jeffrey Dale Lofton hails from Warm Springs, Georgia, best known for Roosevelt' s Little White House. He calls the nation' s capital home now, where early on he spent many a night acting on the stages of DC' s theaters and performing arts centers. He even scored a few television appearances, including a Super Bowl halftime commercial, which his accountant wisecracked "is the finest work of your career. " When he stepped away from acting for other, more traditional employment (much to his parents' delight and relief), he also focused on pursuing post-graduate work, ultimately being awarded master' s degrees in both Public Administration and Library and Information Science. Today, he is a senior advisor at the Library of Congress, surrounded by books and people who love books--in short, paradise. Lofton is gay and is afflicted with pectus excavatum, both reflected in his debut novel Red Clay Suzie.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781637585764
Published: 29 Nov 2022
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Imprint: Post Hill Press
Publisher: Post Hill Press
Format: Hardback
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine: 19mm
Weight: 481g
Pages: 288

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