Pieces of Ice

By Timothy D. Bellavia

Subjects: coming of age, growing up gay, diversity, childhood

Description: Although (Pieces of Ice) has illustrations, simple language, and point of view seemingly through the eyes of a child, the reader quickly realizes that the book is not for a child. There are tales of humiliation, parental indifference, religious intolerance, an abusive lover, even a bout with skin cancer - all of which somehow ride the line between sadness and hilarity. 2009 Lambda Literary Nominee: Best Biography.