Heavy [large print] : an American memoir / by Kiese Laymon.
Laymon writes eloquently and honestly about growing up a hard-headed black son to a complicated and brilliant black mother in Jackson, Mississippi. From his early experiences of sexual violence, to his suspension from college, to his trek to New York as a young college professor, Laymon charts his complex relationship with his mother, grandmother, anorexia, obesity, sex, writing, and ultimately gambling.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781432861421
- ISBN: 1432861425
- Physical Description: 351 pages (large print) ; 23 cm.
- Edition: Large print edition.
- Publisher: Waterville : Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company, 2019.
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | Prologue: been -- Boy man -- Black abundance -- Home worked -- Addict Americans -- Epilogue: bend. |
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| Genre: | Autobiographies. Large print books. |
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Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rockingham County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Library | LP B Laymon (Text) | 31554010482346 | Adult Large Print Nonfiction | Available | - |
