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Throughout her childhood in suburban Ohio, Noelle struggled to gain love and affection from her distant father.In compensating for her father's brusqueness, Noelle idolized her nurturing tomboy mother and her conservative grandma who tried to turn her into "a little lady."At age 14, Noelle's... read more
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This is a story about a suburban girl who grew up longing for the love of her distant father. Confused by the male and female role models in her life, Noelle finally gains affection from her father as he transforms from distant and brusque to loving and caring once his secret involving wearing... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
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- Dinah
- Grandma H.
- Ella Mae
- Jack
- Todd
- Josh
- Michael
- Da
- Mindy
- Bill
- Mrs. Williams
- Glenn
- Grandma Schultz
- Noelle
- Paul
- Margie
- Christine
- Frank
- Debbie
- Alice
- Dr. Smith
- Mr. Howey
- Myrna
- Phil
- Chuck
- Koula
- Claude
- Lula
- Roger
- Tyler
- Rusk
- Marilyn Monroe
- Alex
First Sentence edit
My mother's hatchback was parked in Section B, Aisle 12, between a small pile of beer cans and a battered Plymouth that looked as though it belonged on cement blocks.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Noelle Howey (Author)
Awards edit
- Stonewall Book Award (2003: Nonfiction, Honor)
- Lambda Literary Award (2002: Transgender)
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