A.J. Benza s distinctive blend of wit, dry humor, and genuine tenderness shines through this candid, compelling memoir about the summer of 1974 when his shy, effeminate cousin comes to live with A.J. s family, which is dominated by his short-tempered, outspoken, hyper-masculine father. At its core, A.J. s story is about learning that being exactly who you were meant to be is the only thing that matters. Through anecdotes of fishing with his father, playing tackle football, and conquering neighborhood bullies, he tells a story of triumph and acceptance, of a loving but rough around the edges family that puts aside its prejudices to welcome with open arms a young boy struggling to understand and ultimately accept himself.
In a sometimes raw and always endearing voice, " 74 and Sunny" is a revelatory account of a life-defining summer on Long Island, when tolerance wins over ignorance, family neutralizes fear, and love triumphs over all. For anyone who s navigated the choppy seas of adolescence, this story about redefining what it means to be a man, and learning to accept those whom we might fail to understand will surely resonate.
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A.J. Benza s distinctive blend of wit, dry humor, and genuine tenderness shines through this candid, compelling memoir about the summer of 1974 when his shy, effeminate cousin comes to live with A.J. s family, which is dominated by his short-tempered, outspoken, hyper-masculine father. At its core, A.J. s story is about learning that being exactly who you were meant to be is the only thing that matters. Through anecdotes of fishing with his father, playing tackle football, and conquering neighborhood bullies, he tells a story of triumph and acceptance, of a loving but rough around the edges family that puts aside its prejudices to welcome with open arms a young boy struggling to understand and ultimately accept himself.
In a sometimes raw and always endearing voice, " 74 and Sunny" is a revelatory account of a life-defining summer on Long Island, when tolerance wins over ignorance, family neutralizes fear, and love triumphs over all. For anyone who s navigated the choppy seas of adolescence, this story about redefining what it means to be a man, and learning to accept those whom we might fail to understand will surely resonate.
Imprint | Gallery Books |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | July 2015 |
Availability | Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
First published | May 2015 |
Authors | A.J. Benza |
Dimensions | 213 x 137 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards |
Pages | 304 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-4767-3878-9 |
Barcode | 9781476738789 |
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LSN | 1-4767-3878-5 |