Leaving Yesler

Leaving Yesler

Fiction. Filipino American Studies. Latino/Latina Studies. African American Studies. Young Adult Fiction. LEAVING YESLER features a sensitive, mixed race (Puerto Rican and black) protagonist (Bobby). Bobby's life is difficult--in short order, he lost his mom to cancer and his older protective brother to Vietnam. His Filipino stepfather is old and not long for the world. The plot, which takes place in the politically tumultuous year of 1968, follows him from his last days in the Yesler Terrace housing project in Seattle to just short of his first day in college. Not only must he survive the dangers within the projects, he must also come to terms with questions about his ethnic identity and his sexuality. The novel is set within the literary realm of magical realism. The ghosts of Bobby's mother and older brother continuously reappear to comfort and advise him. It would best be classified as Young Adult, although it is clearly not limited to such an audience. Essentially, this is a coming-of-age novel set in an urban environment, and it deals with serious issues in a young man's growth and development.
Country USA
Brand Pleasure Boat Studio: A Literary Press
Manufacturer Pleasure Boat Studio: A Literary Press
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781929355570
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Pleasure Boat Studio: A Literary Press
Manufacturer	Pleasure Boat Studio: A Literary Press
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781929355570
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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