Lone Stars: A Novel

Lone Stars is a novel that explores the history of a Texas family through four generations, from Eisenhower's immigration border raids to Obama's second term, and finds hope in empathy by uncloseting ourselves as immigrants, smart women, and gay people.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 27 April 2021
Publisher: St Martin's Press

Lone Stars is a captivating novel that delves into the lives of four generations of a Texan family as they navigate the ever-changing landscape of America. At the heart of the story is Julian Warner, a father who grapples with a profound question posed by his husband: what will he tell their son about the people he came from, now that they are gone?

To find the answers to this question, Julian embarks on a journey that takes him back in time to the era of Eisenhower's immigration border raids, the tumultuous Vietnam War, the dissolution of marriages, the emergence of queer migrations to Cambridge and New York, and the disorienting polarization of Obama's second term.

Through these historical vignettes, Julian discovers the power of empathy and the importance of uncloseting oneself as an immigrant, a smart woman, or a gay person. He learns that by embracing our identities and recognizing the experiences of others, we can cultivate a deeper sense of understanding and connection, which can ultimately lead to empowerment and change.

Lone Stars is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience, offering a glimpse into the struggles, triumphs, and complexities of life in a changing America. It is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the human spirit and a reminder that our stories are interconnected, regardless of our backgrounds or circumstances.

Weight: 380g
Dimension: 145 x 218 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250256102