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"I hate myself but I love Walt Whitman, the kook. Always positive. I need to be more positive, so I wake myself up every morning with a song of myself." Sixteen-year-old James Whitman has been yawping (à la Whitman) at his abusive father ever since he kicked his beloved older sister, Jorie, out of the house. Jamess painful struggle with anxiety and depression - along with his ongoing quest to understand what led to his self-destructive sisters exile - make for a heart-rending read, but his wild, exuberant Whitmanization of the world and keen sense of humor keep this emotionally charged debut novel buoyant.
About the Author
Evan Roskos was born and raised in New Jersey, a state often maligned for the poor quality of its air and politics but rightly praised for its quality produce. He teaches writing and literature courses at two excellent universities. His story "Conspiracy of Males" was chosen by Granta for their New Voices online feature, and Narrative named him one of their Best New Writers. He has been published in Narrative, Story Quarterly, The Hummingbird Review, BestFiction, and Reed. Evan earned his MFA from Rutgers University - Newark. He lives in NJ with his wife, son, and a well-fed dog.
