The Essay A Novel
The Essay A Novel by Robin Yocum, published by Arcade on October 25, 2016, is a reprint edition comprising 256 pages. This narrative follows Jimmy Lee Hickam, a young man from the impoverished Appalachian region of Ohio, as he strives to forge a new path for himself amidst a challenging family legacy. With the support of a coach and a teacher, Jimmy Lee discovers his potential, particularly through his talent for football and an unexpected essay that showcases his abilities.
Readers will find a story that explores themes of coming of age and the impact of mentorship in a young adult’s life. The novel delves into the struggles of overcoming one’s circumstances and the transformative power of belief from others. Through Jimmy Lee’s journey, the book highlights the importance of education and personal growth, making it relevant to both young adults and seasoned readers interested in fiction that reflects on sports and personal development.
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“Like Annie Proulx, Richard Russo, and Richard Ford, Robin Yocum knows how to stake out a claim to a very particular part of America and make it uniquely his own…. A book that young adults and veteran readers alike are going to love.”–Howard Frank Mosher
Jimmy Lee Hickam, with the help of some and to the consternation of others, fights to create a new destiny and future for himself. Jimmy Lee grew up in the poorest part of Appalachian Ohio with a family history of trouble. His family has been in the same Appalachian hills for generations, and they included moonshiners, drunkards, and thieves. Jimmy Lee is convinced that he will be the same until a coach and a teacher take a chance on him.
Jimmy Lee’s ability to play football, and a coach who believed in him, kept him in school his junior year. Jimmy Lee’s English teacher takes a chance on him and saves his eligibility for the upcoming football season. That faith results in a fabulous essay that few believe Jimmy Lee wrote.
This is a story of finding a door outside of one’s current situation and a way to transcend the times and judgments of others. It is a celebration of students who surprise themselves and the adults who believe in them.
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