Burn It Down: Vol. 1

During the Summer of Love in 1967, 17-year-old Buckles Sinclair fled her privileged home in Scarsdale to hitchhike to San Francisco, but instead found herself in the depths of the American nightmare. She was abandoned by her mother, KJ, and rebuilt her identity and life in the company of a family of homosexual men, becoming Wendy to The Lost Boys of Manhattan.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2023
Publisher: Guernica Editions,Canada

In the summer of 1967, a 17-year-old girl named Buckles Sinclair embarked on a journey from her privileged home in Scarsdale to hitchhike to San Francisco. However, her expectations of a summer filled with Flower Power, Peace, and Love were quickly replaced by a harsh reality. Instead, she found herself immersed in the darkest depths of the American nightmare. Trapped in a world of drugs, violence, and abuse, Buckles struggled to survive.

Despite the overwhelming challenges she faced, Buckles refused to give up. She found solace in the company of a family of homosexual men, who welcomed her with open arms and helped her rebuild her identity and life. She became known as Wendy to the Lost Boys of Manhattan, a symbol of hope and resilience in a time of chaos.

Through her experiences, Buckles learned the true meaning of strength and perseverance. She discovered that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of light to guide us forward. Her story is a testament to the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity and thrive in the face of impossible circumstances.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781771838566