"When [the author] was fourteen years old, three boys from his neighborhood tried to set him on fire. They cornered him while he was walking home from school, harassed him because they thought he was gay, and poured a jug of gasoline on him. He escaped, but just barely. It wasn't the last time he would face death. Three decades later, [the author] is an award-winning writer, a leading Black Lives Matter activist, and an advocate for justice and liberation. In [this book], he shares the journey taken by that scared, bullied ...
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"When [the author] was fourteen years old, three boys from his neighborhood tried to set him on fire. They cornered him while he was walking home from school, harassed him because they thought he was gay, and poured a jug of gasoline on him. He escaped, but just barely. It wasn't the last time he would face death. Three decades later, [the author] is an award-winning writer, a leading Black Lives Matter activist, and an advocate for justice and liberation. In [this book], he shares the journey taken by that scared, bullied teenager who not only survived, but found his calling ... [He] reminds us that liberation is possible if we commit ourselves to fighting for it, and if we dream and create futures where those who survive on society's edges can thrive"--Amazon.com.
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Very good. Hardcover book appears like new but the exterior may have minor shelving marks. Dust jacket shows only light wear. The pages appear to be clean and unmarked. All items ship Monday-Saturday-Fast Shipping in a secure package. Your purchase will help support the programs and collections of the Johnson County (Kansas) Library.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Good. All pages and cover are intact. Possible minor highlighting and marginalia. Ships from an indie bookstore in NYC. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 256 p. Contains: Unspecified.