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*Cool for You* follows an Irish‑American girl in Boston who dreams of becoming an astronaut. Through a series of stuttering attempts to leave home, she transforms into a poet, guiding readers through low‑end schools, fragile jobs, and unmade beds. The narrative paints a stark yet humorous portrait of poor women, shedding light on the ways they struggle to escape the grips of family and state institutions.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Coming of Age/Young Adult Coming of Age
Authors: Eileen Myles
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