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Jason DeParrie Turner interviews author Aaron Kirk Douglas on his memoir about his yearslong mentorship with a troubled Latino boy through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. "I've read this book more than five times and each time I feel it makes me want to be a better human.
““Spellbinding!””
““Douglas’ book does a beautiful job of connecting the past to the present, particularly in the sections that depict his blossoming relationship with his parents as they aged. His memories of being a gay teenager in the ’70s are also full of engaging personalities, sometimes monstrous and sometimes beautiful, which make the story hard to walk away from. . . Douglas’ compelling story moves toward a conclusion that’s a genuine testament to his tireless dedication to his Little Brother.
A moving memoir about struggling to form personal relationships in turbulent environments.””
““. . .raw, honest, inspirational. . .powerful and heartfelt.””