The Hue and Cry at Our House

In his award-winning memoir, Benjamin Taylor reflects on a pivotal year of boyhood in Fort Worth, Texas, beginning with a handshake with President John F. Kennedy just hours before his assassination. This introspective narrative explores the complexities of family relationships, childhood friendships, and the broader American landscape, encapsulating how these experiences shaped his early identity. Renowned for its lyrical prose, the memoir offers a poignant and candid look at the formative moments that influenced Taylor's life, illustrating how a single year can encompass a lifetime of growth and revelation.