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Shit That We Should Never Pass Along, And All That We Cannot Leave Behind
by M.J. Boin De
GENRE: Fictional Memoir
PUBLICATION DATE: 08/15/2023
DESCRIPTION:
Set in late 1980's Rural Kansas, Mara’s story allows the reader to start their journey following her mother’s divorce from Mara’s abusive stepfather, and make the move with Mara, her two youngest sisters, and her mother from city life to the rural awakenings that seem to only exacerbate her mother’s own baby boomer inclination towards double standards. Sprinkle in three know-it-all rural town biddies to ensure that The Greatest Generation has their say, and it’s no wonder Xer children are now all referred to as “survivors.” Mara is determined to show her mother, and an entire town of rural Kansans, that the only parties in need of a clue are they themselves.An authentic throw down between the baby boomer and X generations, delving into everything from childhood abuse, racism, abortion, religion, and higher education expectations thrust upon Gen X Children by the Boomers. A coming of age while being stuck in between significant trauma and a clueless, feisty, progressive minded parent.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
M.J. Boin De was born and raised in Kansas City, Kansas. She is a mother before she is anything else. She has a dual B.S. from Kansas State University in Criminology and Sociology. She also holds a Masters Degree in Special Education from Grand Canyon University. Her first published book "Shit That We Should Never Pass Along, And All That We Cannot Leave Behind" is a fictional memoir, with the trauma based in her own real life experiences. As a writer Boin De hopes to continue publishing books that speak in, to, and through as many universal experiences that every generation currently living finds relative, meaningful, and evaluative in nature. Her debut book is the only memoir Boin De will publish. But she has no intention of stopping herself from finding ways to influx personal and social highlights no matter where her next characters find themselves in space and time. Boin De has a strong preference for wiring in mature and controversial themes.
REVIEWS:
" The unique essence of the book lies in its equivalency combination of dark and light tones.
It resonates with a sense of triumph in an unconventional way by the end. "
" this tale is a masterful rendition of the complexities of human nature and the challenge of finding love and understanding amid deep-seated prejudices and generational gaps."
" exciting and thought-provoking read that keeps you engaged from start to finish."
" juxtaposes trauma with triumph. Its deliberate offenses challenge norms, while uniquely embracing the light and dark of family dynamics."
"A well-written, slow-pacing, and intense drama and literary fiction novel with interesting, diverse, and well-developed characters. It showcases many important concepts and aspects of human life, including love, generational gap, the influence of culture and family to one's psychosocial development. it's a book that aims to enlighen readers and make them think about crucial issues that plague our modern society."
COMPARATIVE FILM/BOOK:
Dead Poets Society, Malcom In The Middle, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Precious,
CASTING:
Gina (pronounced "Jenna")-Mara's Mother-If Jane Kaczmarek were still in her late 30's!; Mara-if either Gwyneth Paltrow or Kiersten Dunst were still teenagers. Conrad-oddly Sam Heughan-if only he didn't have a Scottish Accent.
PRIMARY VENUES/LOCATIONS WITHIN THE BOOK:
Any Rural Small Farming Town In Kansas-I named a Fictional Town "Limon"