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Safe Inside
The south side of Chicago in the 1940’s, a time when divorce, mental illness, and one’s sexuality were not discussed. A Catholic child finds escape inside opulent movie palaces and the equally opulent world of his own fantasies. As a young man, he attempts a final escape to the army, only to discover, in Alaska, that he has not left all his demons behind.
466 pages, Paperback
Published August 29, 2017
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October 15, 2017
Amazing book. So well written. The portrayal of the parents made me like them so much. A perfect ending. I want to ask the author what parts were real and what parts were fiction. The way the author imagined what was going on in the heads of the people he knew was, on the one hand so realistic and on the other hand so much more luminous than could possibly be real.
October 20, 2017
What a joy to read! This is a many layered story filled with rich description, strong wit, poignant moments, and a protagonist you will root for. Set in the 1940's and 50's on the south side of Chicago, the novel explores the universal theme of the search for identity and acceptance. It provides insight into the saving power of the arts and a rich interior life. Reading this finely crafted novel is a journey well worth taking.
October 10, 2017
Beautifully written with a voice that will transport you back to the streets of Chicago. Mr. Kingsmill deals with topics of divorce, sexuality, and mental illness while coming of age during the 40's and 50's, while seeking refuge in the magnificent movie palaces of that era. A lyrical work of art that ends with a smile, or a tear, probably both. I highly recommend this book.
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