But to "pump kin" is to make love to one's own relatives.
Which is the best segue I could conjure up to introduce this post's topic: the Pulitzer Prize winning Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides (also part of Oprah's Book Club... but mentioning this may or may not cause you to vomit, so I put it in parenthesis).
Now I haven't finished the book, but I already feel strongly enough about it to recommend. Middlesex is the life (and pre-life) story of how transexual Calliope Stephanides explores a "guilty family secret" that made her who she is today.
My affinity for this book stems from attending high school in a typical upper class Chicago suburb. Translation: being different meant being ridiculed. If anyone was a transsexual, they were definitely not open about it. Combine that with my college years at the conservative Purdue University, and I can honestly say I've never had the opportunity to learn anything about being transgendered. It's incredible to hear a new perspective. Eugenides' style is a fresh mixture of male and female voices, combining to create an amazing presentation of this ever-so-unique story.
Open up your literary mind and add this to your library. You won't regret it.
Woo, I may actually read this. It sounds extremely fascinating, thanks for the recommendation!
ReplyDeleteAlso, thanks for adding me on 20sb :)
this has been on my list for a couple of years. I've only read virgin suicides. he did write virgin suicides didn't he?
ReplyDeleteah. so much to do, so little time!