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The narrative explores the profound impact of a father's tragic death on his son, William Giraldi, and delves into the complexities of masculinity within a working-class family in Manville, New Jersey. Through a personal lens, Giraldi reflects on his teenage obsession with bodybuilding as a means to meet the harsh expectations of manhood imposed by his family. With striking honesty and lyrical prose, the memoir examines themes of loss, identity, and the burdens of masculinity, creating a poignant portrayal of a son's grief and resilience.
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The Hero's Body: A Memoir, William Giraldi
- Jazyk
- Rok vydání
- 2016
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- Titul
- The Hero's Body: A Memoir
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- William Giraldi
- Vydavatel
- Liveright Publishing Corporation
- Rok vydání
- 2016
- Vazba
- pevná
- Počet stran
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780871406668
- Kategorie
- Životopisy a myšlenky
- Anotace
- The narrative explores the profound impact of a father's tragic death on his son, William Giraldi, and delves into the complexities of masculinity within a working-class family in Manville, New Jersey. Through a personal lens, Giraldi reflects on his teenage obsession with bodybuilding as a means to meet the harsh expectations of manhood imposed by his family. With striking honesty and lyrical prose, the memoir examines themes of loss, identity, and the burdens of masculinity, creating a poignant portrayal of a son's grief and resilience.