Punch Me Up to the Gods: A Memoir
Brian Broome grew up in Ohio as a dark-skinned black kid with crushes on other boys. Those early experiences are hilariously and heartbreakingly recalled in a memoir that explores what it’s like to be an outsider struggling for acceptance. Sex and drugs were Brian’s way of coping with the hurt, confusion, and emotional turmoil, although they could never provide the definitive solution he was looking for. Punch Me Up to the Gods reveals the deep, searing, vulnerability in young black men, queer boys, and those labelled as misfits. Broome’s writing brims with swagger and sensitivity, bringing a fresh voice to the cultural conversations around blackness in America.
Format: Hardcover, Paperback, & Audio CD
Paperback: 372 Pages
Language: English
4.5/5
Reviewed By Reviewed By Violeta Nedkova
“A poignant and original piece of writing about being Black and queer in America. Anyone who reads this book and can relate to the narrator, will be truly blessed with the author’s incredible empathy and depth of understanding. Vulnerable and poetic, but full of fire, this memoir is going to be one of the most memorable pieces of modern queer literature.”
