Red Clay Suzie
Book description
A novel inspired by true events
The coming-of-age story of Philbet, a gay, physically-misshapen boy in rural Georgia, who 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,…
Why read it?
1 author picked Red Clay Suzie as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The voice of Philbet grabs you from the first page.
This story of a young boy struggling with difficult physical challenges and even more intimidating social ones as he grows to adulthood in rural Georgia grabs you by the heart and won’t let go. A novel of breathtaking honesty and vulnerability, leavened by a hefty dose of humor.
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