Chasten Glezman Buttigieg is een auteur wiens werken vaak thema's van persoonlijke identiteit en sociale status onderzoeken. Zijn proza staat bekend om zijn openhartigheid en scherp oog voor detail, waardoor lezers zich kunnen verdiepen in het innerlijke leven van zijn personages en hun motivaties. Door middel van zijn schrijven biedt Buttigieg een scherpzinnige kijk op de reis naar zelfontdekking en het vinden van iemands plaats in de wereld.
"The young adult adaptation of the moving, hopeful, and refreshingly candid memoir by the husband of former Democratic presidential candidate about growing up gay in his small Midwestern town"-- Provided by publisher
This moving and candid memoir by Chasten Glezman Buttigieg, husband of former Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, explores his journey growing up gay in a small Midwestern town, his relationship with Pete, and his hopes for America's future. After leaving his teaching job in South Bend, Indiana, Chasten traveled across the country to support Pete's groundbreaking presidential campaign. His joyful and witty social media posts offered the public a heartfelt glimpse into their life on the campaign trail, capturing moments that ranged from the mundane to the surprising. Chasten shares the obstacles he has overcome, recounting his upbringing in rural Michigan, where he felt different from his father and brothers. He reflects on his coming out journey and the healing that followed as he revealed his true self to family, friends, and the world. The memoir also covers his relationship with Pete, who would become a significant Democratic leader. With honesty, courage, and warmth, Chasten Buttigieg inspires others to embrace their true selves while sharing his experience of growing up in America.