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Big Scary Brown Guy

- A Memoir

About Big Scary Brown Guy

In a nation that still struggles to see beyond harmful stereotypes, Christopher González is the embodiment of the Big Scary Brown Guy. As a Latino intellectual who speaks truth to power, he navigates the pitfalls of a society designed to keep people like him on the fringes. In this powerful memoir, González reveals the painful and humorous moments that shaped his life and offers a nuanced understanding of the Latinx experience in the United States. Through a blend of elegant and sardonic prose, González interrogates the racist and inequitable underpinnings of the U.S., as they manifest in his own embodied experiences within a troubled family in Texas. From pop cultural allusions to literary references, he weaves a rich tapestry of stories that illuminate the Gen X Latinx experience with keen precision and heartbreaking wit. Big Scary Brown Guy is a testament to the enduring resilience of the Latinx community, especially those who have been in the U.S. for many generations yet are often marginalized in the public discourse. González's voice is a vital addition to the ongoing conversation around race, identity, and belonging in America.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781963245578
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Published:
  • March 12, 2024
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x18 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 472 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 13, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025

Description of Big Scary Brown Guy

In a nation that still struggles to see beyond harmful stereotypes, Christopher González is the embodiment of the Big Scary Brown Guy. As a Latino intellectual who speaks truth to power, he navigates the pitfalls of a society designed to keep people like him on the fringes. In this powerful memoir, González reveals the painful and humorous moments that shaped his life and offers a nuanced understanding of the Latinx experience in the United States. Through a blend of elegant and sardonic prose, González interrogates the racist and inequitable underpinnings of the U.S., as they manifest in his own embodied experiences within a troubled family in Texas. From pop cultural allusions to literary references, he weaves a rich tapestry of stories that illuminate the Gen X Latinx experience with keen precision and heartbreaking wit. Big Scary Brown Guy is a testament to the enduring resilience of the Latinx community, especially those who have been in the U.S. for many generations yet are often marginalized in the public discourse. González's voice is a vital addition to the ongoing conversation around race, identity, and belonging in America.

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