#1 Bestseller
A New York Times Bestseller and GMA Book Club Pick that speaks with unflinching honesty. George M. Johnson’s groundbreaking memoir-manifesto weaves personal essays about growing up Black and queer—a powerful journey through pain, joy, and self-discovery that challenges and transforms readers.
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A New York Times Bestseller, National Bestseller, and #1 Most Challenged Book in America
Some memoirs whisper. This one speaks with unflinching honesty and heart. George M. Johnson’s groundbreaking work weaves together personal essays that chronicle growing up Black and queer in New Jersey and Virginia—a journey marked by both profound joy and painful trials.
From childhood memories of grandmother-led flea market adventures to navigating the complexities of first relationships, Johnson crafts a narrative that resonates with authenticity. These pages don’t shy away from difficult truths: the violence of bullies, the weight of toxic masculinity, the navigation of consent and identity. Yet they’re also filled with moments of tenderness, brotherhood, and what Johnson beautifully terms “Black joy.”
This memoir-manifesto serves dual purposes with grace. For young queer men of color, it offers reassurance—a mirror reflecting their own experiences. For allies, it provides essential understanding of the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality. Johnson’s emotionally direct writing style makes complex topics accessible without diminishing their importance.
Featured on Good Morning America, Today Show, and selected for both the GMA Book Club and Today Show Book Club, this work has sparked crucial conversations across the country. It’s been celebrated by Teen Vogue, Buzzfeed, and People Magazine as essential reading—a book that challenges, comforts, and ultimately transforms.
Perfect for the shelf of anyone seeking stories that matter.
A beautifully written memoir-manifesto that is as much a map for survival as it is a testament to the power of storytelling.
A frank, beautifully crafted memoir-manifesto that will touch readers on a deep, intimate level.
A necessary and important book.
Johnson's narrative is unflinchingly honest... A vital addition to LGBTQIA+ literature.
A deeply personal memoir... Johnson's voice is strong, clear, and unapologetic.
This book is for everyone. A must-read.
George M. Johnson's memoir is a gift. This book will save lives.
An empowering read.
| Weight | 0.85 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 5.80 × 1.05 × 8.70 in |
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| Subject | Biography & Autobiography, Boys & Men, Cultural, Ethnic & Regional, Lgbtq+, Young Adult Nonfiction |
| Accolade | #1 Bestseller, GMA Book Club, National Bestseller, New York Times Bestseller, Today Show Book Club |
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