Sweet Tooth

In Sweet Tooth, Tim Anderson shares his humorous and poignant memoir of growing up gay in 1980s North Carolina, while navigating the complexities of a type-1 diabetes diagnosis. Set against the backdrop of a politically charged environment, he reflects on his teenage years marked by tumultuous emotions, first crushes, and the challenges of acceptance. With the music of Morrissey and The Smiths providing the soundtrack, Anderson explores the struggle to forge a fulfilling future amid societal pressures and personal health issues, all while embracing the sweetness of life.