Boy on a Wire
Published on 9. October 2009
978-1-921696-18-3 (ISBN)
Description
Depicting the full spectrum of adolescent alienation, this engaging, coming-of-age narrative is a humorous blend of novel and memoir. A sensitive, quick-witted boy from a small town, Jack Muir adores his mother, yearns for affection from his father, and lives in the shadow of his accomplished brother. Sent to a boarding school at a young age, Jack must quickly decide what sort of person he will be-the type that succumbs to the pressure of bullies and the school system or the type that fights back, using clever banter and intellect to get by. With a unique and authentic voice, this darkly humorous tale portrays the road to depression as seen through the naivete of youth.
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Jon Doust is a writer, a comedian, a professional speaker, a community projects facilitator, and an accredited Myers Briggs practitioner. He is the coauthor of two children's books, Magpie Mischief and Magwheel Madness.
