Encore: Saeed Jones On ‘How We Fight For Our Lives’ — And How He Fought For His
Encore: Saeed Jones On ‘How We Fight For Our Lives’ — And How He Fought For His
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In this encore episode, poet and writer Saeed Jones discusses his memoir, How We Fight For Our Lives, a vulnerable exploration of his coming of age as black and gay in suburban Texas. The former BuzzFeed editor sat down with Sam to give a glimpse of the stories behind his book, including those of his mother and grandmother, and one where he faced violence during a sexual encounter with another man. This episode contains graphic discussion of sex, sexuality and abuse.