Overview
Trace Kingham always stood out-and not always for the reasons he hoped. Growing up in a conservative, rural Midwestern town in the 1970s presented challenges for Trace, who discovered his uniqueness at a young age. In a world that expected him to enjoy traditionally masculine activities like camping and fishing, Trace found solace in sewing, baking, and assisting his grandmother with her ceramics shop. Enduring severe bullying throughout his teenage years, Trace lived in constant fear, especially at school. To make matters worse, he was ostracized by community members for becoming the sole male cheerleader on his high school team. However, fueled by passion and determination, Trace remained steadfast in his pursuit of authenticity, constructing a satisfying, self-defined life. Permission to Be Me is an honest and courageous memoir that explores the triumphs and tribulations of living unapologetically on one's own terms.
Full Product Details
Author: Trace Kingham
Publisher: Trace Kingham, Inc.
Imprint: Trace Kingham, Inc.
Dimensions:
Width: 12.70cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.186kg
ISBN: 9780997019414
ISBN 10: 0997019417
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 19 March 2024
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"""Here is a superb, heartwarming, honest accounting of what it's like to grow up being and feeling different."" -Judy Green I could not stop thinking about the current environment as I read this book. Growing up is hard enough, and the author eloquently captures his feelings of not being loved for who he was as a child. Those feelings influence interactions and relationships well into adulthood. This is a moving, emotionally-impactful account of one boy's experience growing up gay but unable to live an authentic life. -Cindi Marshall"
""Here is a superb, heartwarming, honest accounting of what it's like to grow up being and feeling different."" -Judy Green I could not stop thinking about the current environment as I read this book. Growing up is hard enough, and the author eloquently captures his feelings of not being loved for who he was as a child. Those feelings influence interactions and relationships well into adulthood. This is a moving, emotionally-impactful account of one boy's experience growing up gay but unable to live an authentic life. -Cindi Marshall
Author Information
TRACE KINGHAM is an award-winning event strategist with over twenty-five years of experience producing events across the country. As a father of two boys he adopted with his husband Brad, Trace loves reimagining ways he can teach his kids to dream and find new opportunities to succeed in life. As a queer man, he hopes to instill the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in his community. Having achieved his dream of being a parent, Trace is passionate about supporting local charities that help kids looking for forever homes. He believes all kids, regardless of age, deserve a forever family and a stable home life.
