Red Clay Suzie : A Novel Inspired by True Events

Author/Creator:: Lofton, Jeffrey Dale, author
Publication/Creation:: [Place of publication not identified] : Blackstone Audio, 2023
Format:: Sound Recording
Edition:: Unabridged.

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Full Title:: Red Clay Suzie : A Novel Inspired by True Events / Jeffrey Dale Lofton
Series Titles:: Naxos spoken word library.

Genre:: Audiobooks
LGBTQ+ fiction
LGBTQ+ literature
Subjects:: Bullying--Fiction
Self-esteem--Fiction
Gay people--Fiction
Dysfunctional families--Fiction
Race relations--Fiction
Bullying
Gay fiction
Georgia--History--20th century--Fiction

Summary:: The coming-of-age story of Philbet, a gay, physically-misshapen boy in rural Georgia, battles bullying, ignorance, and disdain as he makes his way in life as an outsider--before finding acceptance in unlikely places. Fueled by tomato sandwiches and green milkshakes and obsessed with cars, Philbet struggles with life and love as a gay boy in rural Georgia. He is happiest when helping Grandaddy dig potatoes from the vegetable garden that connects their houses. But Philbet's world is shattered and his resilience shaken by events that crush his innocence and sense of security; expose his misshapen chest, skillfully hidden behind shirts Mama makes at home; and convince him that he's not fit to be loved by Knox, the older boy he idolizes to distraction. Over time, Philbet finds refuge in unexpected places and inner strength in unexpected ways, leading to a resolution in the form of a letter from beyond the grave.
Language:: English
Physical Type/Description:: 1 online resource (1 sound file (10hr., 14min., 02sec.))
General Note:: Part of the Naxos spoken word library.
Audio book.
Local Note:: Available to current Emory faculty, students and staff.
Participant/Performer Note:: Read by Cross, Pete.