Wired Man and Other Freaks of Nature

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In this eloquent, poignant novel about male friendship and the search for heterosexual male identity, sashi kaufman explores how intense relationships anchor our view of ourselves in the world, and what happens when those relationships begin to unravel. Ben feels like a freak because he wears hearing aids. But being best friends with tyler, the hottest guy in school, allows him to think of himself as normal--even though he knows he's just a little too dependent on tyler. Then tyler blows off ben senior year and ben doesn't know where he belongs or how to be fit in any more. Who is he without tyler, and is tyler really the"normal" kid ben thought he was anyway

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"At the heart of Kaufman's poignant novel is a complicated friendship. . . . It's a keenly observed, emotionally deep examination of wounded, insecure teens trying to find their way."--Publishers Weekly

"Kaufman believably portrays uncertainties surrounding sex and sexuality. . . . [A] testament to letting freak flags fly."--Kirkus Reviews

"Kaufman brings a fresh voice to the contemporary realistic fiction genre. . . . This will appeal to those who enjoy Carrie Mesrobian's books."--School Library Journal

"Kaufman takes a well-tread YA premise and breathes heart and grit into it. . . . Packed with depth, joy, and hope, Kaufman's book is ultimately a story of how to be a friend--a topic that is always prescient for young adults."--starred, Booklist

Author Bio

Sashi Kaufman is a middle-school teacher and an author. She lives in Portland, Maine, with her family. Visit her online at www.sashikaufman.com.