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Wild Dances-William Lee Adams-BN
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- Objectstaat
- ISBN
- 9781662601576
- Book Title
- Wild Dances : My Queer and Curious Journey to Eurovision
- Item Length
- 9.3in
- Publisher
- Astra Publishing House
- Publication Year
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.1in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, Music, History, Social Science
- Topic
- Lgbt, Popular Culture, Genres & Styles / International, World
- Item Width
- 6.3in
- Item Weight
- 16.3 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 320 Pages
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"A page-turning, tragicomic memoir . . . By ingeniously weaving improbable and conflicting forces that make up his personal history, Adams affirms a resilient idea of home that yearns to transcend space and time." -Thoy dinh, NPR A memoir of glitz, glamour, geopolitics, and the power of pop music, following a misunderstood queer biracial kid from small-town Georgia who became the world's foremost Eurovision Song Contest blogger. As a boy, William Lee Adams spent his days taking care of his quadriplegic brother, while worrying about his undiagnosed bipolar Vietnamese mother, and steering clear of his openly racist and homophobic father. Too shy and anxious to even speak until he was six years old, it seemed unlikely William would ever leave small-town Georgia. He passed the time alone in his room, studying maps and reading encyclopedias, dreaming of distant places where he might one day feel free. In time, William discovered that learning was both a refuge and a ticket out. So even as he struggled to understand and to get others to accept both his sexuality and his biracial identity, William focused on his schoolwork, his extracurricular activities, and building community with the students and teachers who embraced him for who he truly was. Though his scholarship to Harvard parachuted him into a whole new world, he still carried a lifetime of secrets and unanswered questions that would haunt him no matter how far he traveled. Years later, as a journalist in London, William discovered the Eurovision Song Contest-an annual competition known for its extravagant performers and cutthroat politics. Initially just a fan, he started blogging about the contest, ultimately becoming the most sought-after expert on the subject. From Albania, Finland, and Ukraine, to Israel, Sweden, and Russia, William was soon jetting across the Continent to meet divas, drag queens, and aspiring singers, who welcomed him to their beautiful, if dysfunctional, family of choice. An uplifting memoir about glitz, glamour, geopolitics, and finding your people, no matter how far you must travel, Wild Dances celebrates the power of pop music to help us heal and forgive.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Astra Publishing House
ISBN-10
1662601573
ISBN-13
9781662601576
eBay Product ID (ePID)
8050430464
Product Key Features
Book Title
Wild Dances : My Queer and Curious Journey to Eurovision
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Lgbt, Popular Culture, Genres & Styles / International, World
Publication Year
2023
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Music, History, Social Science
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.3in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
6.3in
Item Weight
16.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ml423.A33a3 2023
Reviews
"An amazing true story more fascinating than fiction. Adams works through problems most of us couldn't even imagine--all the while, he's grappling with being gay in a world where his identity subjects him to abuse. Adams used reading as his refuge from despair. With a scholarship to Harvard and an unlimited imagination, he fights his way to the top by turning a hobby into a hugely successful career. But like all of us from difficult backgrounds, Adams is constantly plagued with family issues. How he handles his life's outrageous challenges--with dignity and courage--will lift your heart. A courageous story well told." --David Crow, bestselling author of The Pale-Faced Lie " Wild Dances is a pitch-perfect piece of autobiographical storytelling, a love song to the inspirational power of pop and the enduring resilience of queer kids with big dreams. William Lee Adams, already known to the world in his scintillating Eurovision commentator persona, proves to possess a rare talent as a writer. Effortlessly blending piercing emotion with tongue-in-cheek humor and a strong grasp of political context, Wild Dances is sure to captivate readers who seek a story with both style and substance." --Kai Cheng Thom, author of Falling Back In Love With Being Human: Letters to Lost Souls " Wild Dances is an unlikely whirlwind: a globetrotting memoir about a biracial queerdo from Atlanta who somehow becomes the world's foremost expert on Eurovision--the bedazzled talent show that launched the careers of Celine Dion, ABBA, and Olivia Newton-John. Wild Dances is also about death and grief. Which isn't the thematic pairing one might expect. But nothing about William Lee Adams's heartfelt journey is predictable. Your heart WILL go on!" --Mickey Rapkin, author of Pitch Perfect, " Wild Dances is a pitch-perfect piece of autobiographical storytelling, a love song to the inspirational power of pop and the enduring resilience of queer kids with big dreams. William Lee Adams, already known to the world in his scintillating Eurovision commentator persona, proves to possess a rare talent as a writer. Effortlessly blending piercing emotion with tongue-in-cheek humor and a strong grasp of political context, Wild Dances is sure to captivate readers who seek a story with both style and substance." --Kai Cheng Thom, author of Falling Back In Love With Being Human: Letters to Lost Souls "I love stories about overcoming great obstacles and succeeding in spite of devastating odds. Adams works through problems most of us couldn't even imagine. How he handles his life's outrageous challenges--with dignity and courage--will lift your heart. This is a courageous story well told." --David Crow, bestselling author of The Pale-Faced Lie " Wild Dances is an unlikely whirlwind: a globetrotting memoir about a biracial queerdo from Atlanta who somehow becomes the world's foremost expert on Eurovision--the bedazzled talent show that launched the careers of Celine Dion, ABBA and Olivia Newton-John. Wild Dances is also about death and grief. Which isn't the thematic pairing one might expect. But nothing about William Lee Adams's heartfelt journey is predictable. Your heart WILL go on!" --Mickey Rapkin, author of Pitch Perfect, "An amazing story no one could possibly make up. I love stories about overcoming great obstacles and succeeding in spite of overwhelming odds. William Lee Adams works through issues and problems beyond most of our comprehension. Like myself, William used reading as his refuge and a way out of his despair. With a scholarship to Harvard and an unlimited imagination he fights his way to success. But like all of us from difficult backgrounds the family issues follow William to the end. How he handles these, with dignity and courage, will lift your heart. This is a courageous story well told." --David Crow, bestselling author of The Pale-Faced Lie " Wild Dances is an unlikely whirlwind: a globetrotting memoir about a biracial queerdo from Atlanta who somehow becomes the world's foremost expert on Eurovision--the bedazzled talent show that launched the careers of Celine Dion, ABBA and Olivia Newton-John. Wild Dances is also about death and grief. Which isn't the thematic pairing one might expect. But nothing about William Lee Adams's heartfelt journey is predictable. Your heart WILL go on!" --Mickey Rapkin, author of Pitch Perfect, " Wild Dances is an unlikely whirlwind: a globetrotting memoir about a biracial queerdo from Atlanta who somehow becomes the world's foremost expert on Eurovision--the bedazzled talent show that launched the careers of Celine Dion, ABBA and Olivia Newton-John. Wild Dances is also about death and grief. Which isn't the thematic pairing one might expect. But nothing about William Lee Adams's heartfelt journey is predictable. Your heart WILL go on!" --Mickey Rapkin, author of Pitch Perfect, Extremely well written and always interesting, Adams' memoir ends with a touching affirmation of his love for John." -- Michael Cart, Booklist "An amazing true story more fascinating than fiction. Adams works through problems most of us couldn't even imagine--all the while, he's grappling with being gay in a world where his identity subjects him to abuse. Adams used reading as his refuge from despair. With a scholarship to Harvard and an unlimited imagination, he fights his way to the top by turning a hobby into a hugely successful career. But like all of us from difficult backgrounds, Adams is constantly plagued with family issues. How he handles his life's outrageous challenges--with dignity and courage--will lift your heart. A courageous story well told." --David Crow, bestselling author of The Pale-Faced Lie " Wild Dances is a pitch-perfect piece of autobiographical storytelling, a love song to the inspirational power of pop and the enduring resilience of queer kids with big dreams. William Lee Adams, already known to the world in his scintillating Eurovision commentator persona, proves to possess a rare talent as a writer. Effortlessly blending piercing emotion with tongue-in-cheek humor and a strong grasp of political context, Wild Dances is sure to captivate readers who seek a story with both style and substance." --Kai Cheng Thom, author of Falling Back In Love With Being Human: Letters to Lost Souls " Wild Dances is an unlikely whirlwind: a globetrotting memoir about a biracial queerdo from Atlanta who somehow becomes the world's foremost expert on Eurovision--the bedazzled talent show that launched the careers of Celine Dion, ABBA, and Olivia Newton-John. Wild Dances is also about death and grief. Which isn't the thematic pairing one might expect. But nothing about William Lee Adams's heartfelt journey is predictable. Your heart WILL go on!" --Mickey Rapkin, author of Pitch Perfect
Lccn
2022-058268
Dewey Decimal
782.42163092
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
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