Books like Mississippi Sissy by Kevin Sessums
Kevin Sessums shares his personal history in this memoir, offering insights into his early years in Mississippi, his path into journalism, and his experiences as a gay man in the United States.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Kevin Sessums
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