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?
2 authors picked Red Clay Suzie as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I loved this beautiful book because it took me back to my own childhood as an outsider in rural Georgia, a time when I was lonesome and frightened.
If only I had access to a novel tender and poignant as Red Clay Suzie growing up, I would have experienced much needed representation of myself within the pages, discovering a sort of transcendent hopefulness and acceptance I was desperate to find.
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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