Death Coming Up the Hill
Death Coming Up the Hill by Chris Crowe is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins Publishers in May 2018. This 208-page book is presented in English and offers a unique perspective on the significant events of 1968 through the eyes of a perceptive seventeen-year-old boy named Ashe. The narrative explores the complexities of Ashe’s family dynamics, shaped by the contrasting beliefs of his parents—his father’s racism and his mother’s activism—against the backdrop of the Vietnam War.
Readers will find a story that delves into themes of conflict, understanding, and personal growth as Ashe navigates the political realities of the time. The book addresses social themes and relationships, providing insight into the challenges faced by young men during a tumultuous period in American history. Through Ashe’s journey, the narrative captures the essence of a young adult’s struggle to comprehend both his family and the broader world, making it a poignant exploration of youth in the context of historical events.
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A strikingly innovative and powerful story, Death Coming Up the Hill portrays the momentous events of the year 1968 as seen through the eyes of a perceptive seventeen-year-old boy.
“Take a look at this gripping, fast-moving quick pick.” –The Bulletin
It’s 1968, and war is not foreign to seventeen-year-old Ashe. His racist father married his peace-activist mother when she became pregnant with him, and ever since, the couple, like the situation in Vietnam, has been engaged in a “senseless war that could have been prevented.” When his high school teacher dares to teach the political realities of the war, Ashe grows to better understand the situation in Vietnam, his family, and the world around him. But when a new crisis hits his parents’ marriage, Ashe finds himself trapped, with no options before him but to enter the fray.
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