My Dead Book

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Exploring themes of survival, queer aging, and estrangement, the narrator confronts his past as he nears fifty, haunted by memories of deceased friends. Living alone in Wisconsin and battling insomnia, he reflects on his youth and experiences as a teenage outcast, questioning his place in the world. Lippens's debut novel, recognized for its raw honesty and unique narrative style, challenges societal norms through its poignant examination of life on the fringes. This edition features an introduction by acclaimed poet Eileen Myles.