num_pages: 206
description: Edgy. Clever. Emotionally penetrating A searing portrayal of the 21st century.I think this desk sucked the life outta my ass Welcome to Mercury High and the opening thoughts of Jimmy-a.k.a. faithful friend, politically-pressured son, younger brother and sarcastic Senior trapped in a skinny body. Jimmy tackles the hot issues of today-Iraq, the family dynamic, drugs, loyalty, freedom of speech, terrorism and other forms of shocking violence-unveiling the true intricacy of love and complexity of hate.From the humorous antics of high school to a world spinning out of control, this is a journey from the very core of America to the outer edge of reason. And through it all, Jimmy must come to terms with the one betrayal he least expected. It's a revelation that poses the ultimate question-what of our tendency to label the world in black and white, right and wrong, us and them Me and you?
language: English
title: JIMMY: A Novel
titlecomplete: JIMMY: A Novel
ratings_count: 1
publisher: iUniverse