About the book
For Malcolm Jones, his parents’ disintegrating marriage was at the center of life in North Carolina in the 1950s and 60s. His father, charming but careless, was often drunk and away from home; his mother, a schoolteacher and faded Southern belle, clung to the past and hungered for respectability. In Little Boy Lost, Jones—one of our most admired cultural observers—recalls a childhood in which this relationship played out against the larger cracks of society: the convulsions of desegregation and a popular culture that threatens the church-centered life of his family. He richly evokes a time and place with rare depth and candor, giving us the fundamental stories of a life—where he comes from, who he was, who he has become.
Editions of Little Boy Blues
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780307377722
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307454928
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307378897
Read an Excerpt
For Malcolm Jones, his parents’ disintegrating marriage was at the center of life in North Carolina in the 1950s and 60s. His father, charming but careless, was often drunk and away from home; his mother, a schoolteacher and faded Southern belle, clung to the past and hungered for respectability. In Little Boy Lost, Jones—one of our most admired cultural observers—recalls a childhood in which this relationship played out against the larger cracks of society: the convulsions of desegregation and a popular culture that threatens the church-centered life of his family. He richly evokes a time and place with rare depth and candor, giving us the fundamental stories of a life—where he comes from, who he was, who he has become.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Boy Blues about?
For Malcolm Jones, his parents’ disintegrating marriage was at the center of life in North Carolina in the 1950s and 60s. His father, charming but careless, was often drunk and away from home; his mother, a schoolteacher and faded Southern belle, clung to the past and hungered for respectability. In Little Boy Lost, Jones—one of our most admired cultural observers—recalls a childhood in which this relationship played out against the larger cracks of society: the convulsions of desegregation and a popular culture that threatens the church-centered life of his family. He richly evokes a time and place with rare depth and candor, giving us the fundamental stories of a life—where he comes from, who he was, who he has become.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Little Boy Blues?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Memoirs
Where can I read a sample of Little Boy Blues?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780307377722
How long is Little Boy Blues and how many pages does it have?
Little Boy Blues has 240 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Little Boy Blues?
Malcolm Jones
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Little Boy Blues is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780307377722) and paperback(ISBN 9780307454928) and ebook(ISBN 9780307378897)
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