A Boy's Own Story

Set in 1950s America, this semi-autobiographical novel follows a teenage boy as he comes to terms with his homosexuality in a world that offers no roadmap for acceptance. With lyrical prose and emotional honesty, the narrator reflects on desire, shame, isolation, and the longing to be known, capturing the beauty and pain of growing up queer in a hostile era.

~ Included for its status as a landmark work in queer literature, offering an introspective and groundbreaking portrayal of gay adolescence and identity formation. ~