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The narrative delves into the devastating impact of adult manipulation and abuse through the eyes of Joshua Mensch, who encounters Don, a charismatic camp director. As Joshua navigates his childhood and adolescence, he recounts the harrowing experiences of sexual and psychological abuse. The memoir's lyrical prose, driven by the recurring motif of "because," crafts a poignant exploration of power dynamics, revealing complex characters and a deeply affecting story that resonates with emotional truth.
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Because: A Lyric Memoir, Joshua Mensch
- Language
- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- Because: A Lyric Memoir
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Joshua Mensch
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 144
- ISBN13
- 9780393635225
- Category
- Poetry, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The narrative delves into the devastating impact of adult manipulation and abuse through the eyes of Joshua Mensch, who encounters Don, a charismatic camp director. As Joshua navigates his childhood and adolescence, he recounts the harrowing experiences of sexual and psychological abuse. The memoir's lyrical prose, driven by the recurring motif of "because," crafts a poignant exploration of power dynamics, revealing complex characters and a deeply affecting story that resonates with emotional truth.