The Boy of Hearts
The Boy of Hearts by Sirbrian Spease is a deeply touching autobiography published by A.B.O. Comix on July 10, 2021. This 144-page book presents the journey of a young Black child from a challenging background, exploring themes of homophobia, poverty, and resilience. Through the lens of his experiences, readers gain insight into the life of Sirbrian as he navigates the complexities of his identity and the adversities he faces.
In this narrative, readers will encounter key figures in Sirbrian’s life, including his childhood love, Prince, his protective older brother, Chris, and his alter-ego, Devon. The Boy of Hearts focuses on the power of imagination as a defense mechanism against the struggles of an abusive home and the foster care system. This edition, written in English, invites readers to reflect on the themes of survival and self-discovery within the context of personal and societal challenges.
Official synopsis Publisher
“I was a skinny Black kid from the projects, but I was determined to transition from a poor, nappy-headed boy into a princess even prettier than my mother.” The Boy of Hearts is a deeply touching autobiography detailing the experience of a young child from the “hood” navigating homophobia, poverty, abuse and PTSD. Readers will come to know a young Sirbrian, his childhood love Prince, his protective older-brother Chris, and his dark alter-ego Devon in this gripping story of a child whose imagination was his greatest defense against the adversities of an abusive home and the foster care system.
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