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The Chameleon From Hong Kong
Growing up in an expat-filled enclave of Hong Kong in the mid 1970s, Clint Khatib is an independent, thoughtful teen who loves music, movies, geography, and imagination. Oh, and he thinks he might be invisible. A reluctant encounter with a high-tech chameleon costume, a free-spirited grandmother, and an underage meditating faux-swami propel him on a journey spanning two decades and four continents. This coming of age story follows a young boy as he becomes a young man, uncovering secrets about himself, and others. This is a fun, engaging story. A fictionalized memoir. According to the author, “Clint is 5% me, and 95% someone who had a much more fascinating, geographically-enriched childhood!” What is true, and what is totally made up… who can tell? If you like empowering coming of age stories, likable (yet REAL) characters, and satisfying young adult romance filled with quirky details from the late 70s and very early 80s, you’ll be sure to enjoy the tales of Clint Khatib and his friends. coming of age book coming of age fiction coming of age gay gay fiction gay novels gay young adult gay romance LGBT young adult young adult fiction young adult gay fiction ya romance ya fiction
320 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 1, 2017
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March 28, 2017
Even a chameleon can change.
Because love changes everything somewhere between the past and the future. Instead of hiding just inside himself, Clint gradually plotted escape from his invisible seeming life, and moving on to independence, although unexpected events create changes faster than expected. Family, friends, and locations drive Clint's fears and worries into finally discovering that love can conquer the fear by replacing fear with adventure.
Because love changes everything somewhere between the past and the future. Instead of hiding just inside himself, Clint gradually plotted escape from his invisible seeming life, and moving on to independence, although unexpected events create changes faster than expected. Family, friends, and locations drive Clint's fears and worries into finally discovering that love can conquer the fear by replacing fear with adventure.
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