In the New World

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Set against the backdrop of 1960s and 1970s America, the narrative follows Larry Wright, a thirteen-year-old who relocates to Dallas with his family. As he navigates his adolescence, the story unfolds through significant historical events such as the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, and the assassinations of iconic leaders. The tumult of the sexual revolution, Watergate, and the rise of Ronald Reagan further shape his journey, providing a poignant exploration of a young man's coming-of-age amidst a rapidly changing society.