An extraordinary, poetic and raw coming-of-age memoir about Blackness, masculinity and addiction
Punch Me Up to the Gods is an extraordinary, powerful and compelling memoir by Brian Broome, whose early years growing up as a queer, Black boy propel forward this gorgeous, aching, and unforgettable debut. Brian's recounting of his experiences - in all their cringe-worthy, hilarious, and heart-breaking glory - reveal a perpetual outsider awkwardly squirming to find his way in. At times painful, awkward and poignant, Brian writes simultaneously with a depth and a lightness of touch that is utterly irresistible.
Cleverly framed around Gwendolyn Brooks's poem 'We Real Cool', the iconic and loving ode to Black boyhood, Punch Me Up to the Gods is at once playful, poignant, and wholly original. Broome's writing brims with swagger and sensitivity, bringing an exquisite and fresh voice to ongoing cultural conversations about Blackness in America.
