Upon finishing Stripped, I sent the following message to Momo: "damn, my chest hurts from a mixture of intense heartache and warm fuzzies and f*ck yes Upon finishing Stripped, I sent the following message to Momo: "damn, my chest hurts from a mixture of intense heartache and warm fuzzies and f*ck yes female empowerment"
The Boy From the Mish is a beautiful coming of age story about first love, self discovery and acceptance. We meet Jackson, an Aboriginal boy who livesThe Boy From the Mish is a beautiful coming of age story about first love, self discovery and acceptance. We meet Jackson, an Aboriginal boy who lives on the Mish with his family, as he questions and explores his sexual identity. � � Jackson meets Tomas, a mysterious boy with a troubled past. I enjoyed seeing the relationship blossom, and how open and understanding they came to be. There were some really touching moments and it was so heartwarming to see them feel so comfortable just being themselves around each other.� � There is such a strong sense of community, family and connection threaded throughout the story. I especially loved the men's group, where the young Aboriginal men and elders come together to heal and connect. � � This is an uplifting love story that weaves in some of the very real experiences with prejudice and systemic racism that First Australians face.� � � Review copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review. ...more
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