

Punch Me up to the Gods
Book • 2021
Brian Broome's memoir 'Punch Me Up to the Gods' is a poignant exploration of his life as a queer Black man in Ohio.
The book delves into his experiences with identity, masculinity, and addiction, using Gwendolyn Brooks' poem 'We Real Cool' as a structural framework.
It offers a powerful critique of societal stereotypes and systems that impact Black and queer individuals.
The book delves into his experiences with identity, masculinity, and addiction, using Gwendolyn Brooks' poem 'We Real Cool' as a structural framework.
It offers a powerful critique of societal stereotypes and systems that impact Black and queer individuals.
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