A Boy Named Phyllis: A Suburban Memoir - Frank DeCaro
Pages: 219
Not having grown up as a homosexual male child in the 70's, there wasn't really a lot for me to relate to in this book. And yet I was still fascinated by Frank's world and experiences. His narration made everything amusing and interesting, even laugh-out-loud funny. It had moments of hilarity and moments of intense poignancy, and despite how dissimilar I am from the author, I felt a great connection with him through his memoir. I wish that the ideas in this book, particularly those concerning tolerance, isolation, and school bullying, would receive a wider audience. Frank makes some fantastic points and really exemplifies the mindset of those who feel trod upon and isolated by their peers. If more people could understand that mindset, perhaps schools would be a more welcoming place for everyone.
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