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Set in the early sixties, the story follows a 15-year-old gay Jewish boy in Brooklyn as he navigates life from his grandmother's lingerie store to the prestigious Payne Whitney Psychiatric Clinic. This journey reveals his encounters with a diverse cast of characters, including notable figures from the world of literature and celebrity. The narrative blends humor and poignancy, exploring themes of identity, mental health, and the complexities of adolescence in a vibrant yet challenging environment.
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One of These Things First, Steven Gaines
- Language
- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- One of These Things First
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Steven Gaines
- Publisher
- Delphinium Books
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9781883285715
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Set in the early sixties, the story follows a 15-year-old gay Jewish boy in Brooklyn as he navigates life from his grandmother's lingerie store to the prestigious Payne Whitney Psychiatric Clinic. This journey reveals his encounters with a diverse cast of characters, including notable figures from the world of literature and celebrity. The narrative blends humor and poignancy, exploring themes of identity, mental health, and the complexities of adolescence in a vibrant yet challenging environment.