Citation: Johnson, G. M. (2020). All boys aren’t blue: A memoir-manifesto (First edition). Farrar Straus Giroux.
Content Warning: moments of violence, racism, homophobia, and transphobia.
Following various stories from the author George M. Johnson’s life, this essay manifesto describes the intersections of Johnson’s identity and how they have individually and collectively altered his life. Living as a Black, gay, queer man in the United States is difficult. These essays outline multiple pivotal events in Johnson’s life, whether they be positive and loving moments, or memories of hate and violence.
A perfect read for those who can identify personally with Johnson’s identity(ies), or allies looking to engage with moving and personal memoirs, All Boys Aren’t Blue can be heartbreaking and heartwarming, and allows the reader to deal with the nuances of identity head on.
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