Red Clay Suzie
- Author Jeffrey Dale Lofton
- Narrator Pete Cross
- Publisher Blackstone Publishing
- Run Time 10 hours and 14 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Fiction: general and literary, Narrative theme: Coming of age.
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What to expect
The coming-of-age story of Philbet, a gay, physically-misshapen boy in rural Georgia, 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, Philbet struggles with life and love as a gay boy in rural Georgia. He is happiest when helping Grandaddy dig potatoes from the vegetable garden that connects their houses.
But Philbet’s world is shattered and his resilience shaken by events that crush his innocence and sense of security; expose his misshapen chest, skillfully hidden behind shirts Mama makes at home; and convince him that he’s not fit to be loved by Knox, the older boy he idolizes to distraction.
Over time, Philbet finds refuge in unexpected places and inner strength in unexpected ways, leading to a resolution in the form of a letter from beyond the grave.
Critics Review
“A vivid depiction of a unique childhood that feels universal in its longing.”
“Red Clay Suzie offers a lesson in what it takes to thrive in a world that’s intent on building fences, and it does so with affection and sweetness.”
“Philbet Lawson joins Scout Finch and Frankie Addams in Southern literature’s pantheon of outsider children…[and] a new literary hero.”
“An intimate exploration of people, place, and identity, Red Clay Suzie opens up the idea of the South into one that is more inclusive and real.”
“A story so close to the heart you can almost hear it beating.”
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