Broome's memoir about growing up black and gay in Warren, Ohio hit home, as one of the groups of people I work with are young adults who have been kicked out of their house for being gay. As Broome describes this is not a straightforward process, as the…  | By canyondreamer on June 30, 2024 | Broome's memoir about growing up black and gay in Warren, Ohio hit home, as one of the groups of people I work with are young adults who have been kicked out of their house for being gay. As Broome describes this is not a straightforward process, as their parents' willingness to accept their gender status waxes and wanes depending upon the parents' own upbringing and resources, the behavior of the young adult, and a bunch of other factors. Thoughts: - The effects of a factory closing on Broome's father's mental state are painfully described. The precariousness of jobs in the capitalist United States is something we don't talk about enough in workforce.
- Broome unapologetically describes his drug use and other not-so-savory behaviors in ways that contribute to how real this memoir feels.
- There is no happy success story at the end of this - he finishes by acknowledging the work he still has to do.
I found this memoir to be powerful and grounded, and I look forward to more of Broome's work. | | | |  | You can also reply to this email to leave a comment. | | | | |
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