Delear, Sean

I Could Not Believe It: The 1979 Teenage Diaries of Sean DeLear

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ISBN 13:: 9781635901832
author:: Delear, Sean
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Semiotext (E)
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 216
Dimensions:: 20.5 x 13.8 x 1.6 centimetres (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, American,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 5 working days

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A remarkable time capsule of Simi Valley, 1979, written by Sean DeLear at the age of fourteen. This diary, discovered among his belongings after his death in 2017, offers a unique glimpse into the life of a young gay Black man growing up in a racist Los Angeles suburb. Sean's diary entries capture the complexities of his teenage years, including crushes, friendships, and the struggles of coming to terms with his identity. Written in a raw and fearless style, the diary reveals a young person navigating the challenges of adolescence, including racism, homophobia, and the early days of the AIDS epidemic. This diary, written before Sean would go on to become a prominent figure in the Los Angeles underground art scene, is a powerful and poignant account of a young person's journey towards self-discovery and acceptance.

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