LATE
BLOOMER
BLOOMER
The highly anticipated fourth novel from the bestselling author of The Whispering Pines. A story about finding yourself when you're perfectly lost.
"A breathtaking achievement. Young has once again proven why he is one of the most important voices in contemporary fiction. This book will stay with you long after the final page."— — The New York Times Book Review
THE AUTHOR
James Young
James T. Young, raised in a prominent Greenwich family, experienced a life-altering psychotic break during college. This fracture plunged him into the complexities of the mental health system. Overcoming profound personal challenges, Young spent years navigating institutional settings like Spring Lake Ranch. He persevered through various service jobs to reclaim his autonomy and rebuild his life.
Today, a survivor of pancreatic cancer and the psychiatric system, Young lives independently in Southold, New York. Late Bloomer is his testament to resilience, order, and hard-won freedom.
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