A Boy's Own Story

“An extraordinary novel” about growing up gay in the 1950s American Midwest ( The New York Times Book Review ). Critically lauded upon its initial publication in 1982 for its pioneering depiction of homosexuality,  A Boy’s Own Story  is a moving tale about coming-of-age in midcentury America. With searing clarity and unabashed wit, Edmund White’s unnamed protagonist yearns for what he knows to be shameful. He navigates an uneasy relationship with his father, confounds first loves, and