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Two novels depict young men understanding themselves and the danger around them

NPR's Book of the Day

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The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa

Stephen Burrow reads from his debut novel, The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa. He says the book is more about Andy trying to confess his obsession for whiteness. "I come from a very strong Catholic background and confession is a very big sacrament"

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