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Pillbox
Jacqueline Kennedy’s historic pink pillbox hat was never seen again once taken off at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas. On November 22, 1963, Mary Gallagher, Mrs. Kennedy’s personal secretary, was the last known person to have held it. However, since that fateful day, this historic hat has been on quite a historic journey of its own.
To nobody’s knowledge, 16-year-old Oliver Richards, visiting his grandfather at Parkland Hospital, notices the pillbox hat has fallen to the floor and becomes the hat’s new keeper. He soon realizes just how important the hat is historically, and it quickly becomes his most treasured and secret possession. A symbolic North Star in his life, we travel through the decades of Oliver’s self-discovery, love and loss, and historical times with the duo.
No matter how hard life is, like Oliver, the precious pink pillbox hat has the tenacity to stand the test of time.
To nobody’s knowledge, 16-year-old Oliver Richards, visiting his grandfather at Parkland Hospital, notices the pillbox hat has fallen to the floor and becomes the hat’s new keeper. He soon realizes just how important the hat is historically, and it quickly becomes his most treasured and secret possession. A symbolic North Star in his life, we travel through the decades of Oliver’s self-discovery, love and loss, and historical times with the duo.
No matter how hard life is, like Oliver, the precious pink pillbox hat has the tenacity to stand the test of time.
192 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 16, 2025
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October 5, 2025
Like a gay Forrest Gump, this book is a coming of age and life story of a gay man discovery his own strength while hitting some of the biggest historical moments in modern American history. It's an emotional exploration of a gay man trying to find self-acceptance in a world that is less than accepting. This character driven story is set against the backdrop of some culturally significant moments to help shape his growth.
This debut novel uses a creative concept to frame a journey of self-discovery. If you love a creative, heartfelt novel that explores a touching character arc, this debut is for you.
This debut novel uses a creative concept to frame a journey of self-discovery. If you love a creative, heartfelt novel that explores a touching character arc, this debut is for you.
February 9, 2026
This was a cute book. To quote it directly, this book is a “lovely gay fairytale” about finding yourself while experiencing unexpected, sometimes horrific, circumstances, and still coming out the other side.
Not what I expected when I picked up this book, but absolutely worth the read!
Not what I expected when I picked up this book, but absolutely worth the read!
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