Mississippi Sissy by Kevin Sessums - Hardcover (2007, St. Martin Press, 1st Ed)

Mississippi Sissy by Kevin Sessums - Hardcover (2007, St. Martin Press, 1st Edition). Are you looking for a captivating memoir that explores the themes of identity, sexuality, and family in the American South? If so, you might be interested in Mississippi Sissy by Kevin Sessums, a bestselling author and journalist who has written for Vanity Fair, Allure, and The Daily Beast. Mississippi Sissy is the story of Sessums’ childhood in the 1960s, growing up as a sensitive and artistic boy in a conservative and religious community. He faces bullying, racism, and violence, as well as the loss of his parents and his beloved mentor, Eudora Welty. He also discovers his attraction to other boys and his affinity for the glamorous world of Hollywood. Mississippi Sissy is a moving and honest account of one man’s journey to find himself and his place in the world. It is also a tribute to the culture and history of the South, with vivid descriptions of its landscapes, people, and traditions. This hardcover edition of Mississippi Sissy is in very good condition, with no marks or tears on the pages or the dust jacket. It has 336 pages and was published by St. Martin’s Press in 2007. It has an ISBN of 978-0-312-35803-2. The Book measures 9 1/2” Length x 6 3/4” Width x 1 1/8” Thick. It weighs 16 oz.