His Own Where
The Feminist Press at CUNY · Paperback · May 11, 2010
“This June Jordan treasure is a rare piece of fiction from one of America's most vital poets and political essayists—a tender story of young love in the face of generational opposition, a modern-day Romeo and Juliet that sings and sways.” —Walter Mosley Nominated for a National Book Award in 1971, His Own Where is the story of Buddy, a fifteen-year-old boy whose world is spinning out of control.
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- Who it’s for
- A story of young love finding refuge amid family upheaval.
- Genres
- US: African American Stories, Prejudice & Racism
- Published
- The Feminist Press at CUNY, May 11, 2010
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“This June Jordan treasure is a rare piece of fiction from one of America's most vital poets and political essayists—a tender story of young love in the face of generational opposition, a modern-day Romeo and Juliet that sings and sways.” —Walter Mosley Nominated for a National Book Award in 1971, His Own Where is the story of Buddy, a fifteen-year-old boy whose world is spinning out of control. He meets Angela, whose angry parents accuse her of being "wild."
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When life falls apart for Buddy and his father, and when Angela is attacked at home, they take action to create their own way of staying alive in Brooklyn. In the process, the two find refuge in one another and learn that love is real and necessary. His Own Where was one of The New York Times' Most Outstanding Books and was on the American Library Association's list of Best Books in 1971.
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A story of young love finding refuge amid family upheaval.
Come here for
- Young love tested by generational opposition
- Two young people seeking a way through family turmoil
Expect
- Family conflict and danger shape their search for safety
- A focus on love as necessary refuge
Where it sits
| Prejudice & Racism | 56% |
|---|---|
| US: African American Stories | 54% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- US: African American Stories
- Orphans & Foster Kids
- Prejudice & Racism
- Authors
- June Jordan, Sapphire
- Publisher
- The Feminist Press at CUNY
- Published
- May 11, 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading lane
- US: African American Stories