Mark My Words
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The first chapter of this gripping coming-of-age memoir, a closeted Black teen navigates the unforgiving hallways of high school-and the even harsher expectations of a father determined to "make him a man." Set in Queens, New York in 2009, this powerful preview dives headfirst into a world of identity, masculinity, and mental health, revealing what happens when love and cruelty come in the same package.
Told with biting humor and brutal clarity, this is not just a story about weight, workouts, or family dysfunction-it's about survival, self-discovery, and the silent battles so many young queer people fight behind closed doors.
If you've ever felt like you didn't belong in your own body-or your own home-this story will speak to you.
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