![]() ![]() Jones writes, “If America was going to hate me for being black and gay, then I might as well make a weapon out of myself.” Almost every passage feels like a fresh, raw wound, ready to leave a scar.Įach vignette represents a different stage in Jones’ blossoming life, and together they create a kaleidoscope of the difficulties that can stem from hiding oneself from the world. Through flowing metaphors and dialogue, rich language and deeply personal family stories, we learn about Jones’ struggle for his identity-why he built a suit of invisible armor to protect himself when no one else would. This intimate book, which details his experiences growing up black and gay in the American South, is a required and distinctly singular read. ![]() In How We Fight for Our Lives, award-winning poet Saeed Jones ( Prelude to Bruise) weaves a series of stinging, memorable vignettes into a powerful coming-of-age memoir. ![]()
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