A Lucky Man
A Lucky Man by Jamel Brinkley, published by Serpent’s Tail Limited in 2019, features 243 pages of engaging narratives. This collection presents nine stories that delve into the complexities of love, family, and identity among black men and boys, highlighting their struggles and aspirations in a nuanced manner.
Readers will encounter a range of experiences, from a teen navigating the challenges of masculinity at an all-night rave to young men confronting their desires after a party. The stories also explore themes of privilege and family history, as seen through the eyes of an imaginative boy and two brothers at a capoeira conference. A Lucky Man offers a lyrical examination of the emotional landscapes shaped by race, class, and the bonds of friendship.
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In the nine unforgettable stories of A Lucky Man, Jamel Brinkley explores the unseen tenderness of black men and boys: the struggle to love and be loved, the invisible ties of family and friendship, and the inescapable forces of race, class and masculinity. A teen intent on proving himself a man at an all-night rave is preoccupied by watching out for his impressionable younger brother. A pair of young men who follow two girls home from a party face the uncomfortable truth of their desires. An imaginative boy from the inner city goes swimming in the suburbs, and faces the effects of privilege in ways he can barely grasp. And at a capoeira conference, two brothers grapple with their painful family history. Moving, lyrical and keen-eyed, A Lucky Man captures the inner lives of men and boys caught between hope and expectation, duty and desire.
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