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A fierce and riveting queer coming-of-age story, following the personal and political awakening of a young gay Black man in 1980s NYC, from the television drama writer and producer of The Chi, Narcos, and Bel-Air.
Praise for
My Government Means to Kill Me
"MY GOVERNMENT MEANS TO KILL ME" is a LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD finalist in GAY FICTION
"MY GOVERNMENT MEANS TO KILL ME" has been named
one of the "100 NOTABLE BOOKS OF 2022" by THE NEW YORK TIMES
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER says that "MY GOVERNMENT MEANS TO KILL ME" is
one of "THE BEST BOOKS OF 2022"
The AMAZON BOOK REVIEWS EDITORS have picked "MY GOVERNMENT MEANS TO KILL ME" as one of the "BEST DEBUTS OF 2022"
"MY GOVERNMENT MEANS TO KILL ME" has been nominated for "BEST READ" in the 2023 QUEERTIES
"MY GOVERNMENT MEANS TO KILL ME" is on
them's "OUR 23 FAVORITE LGBTQ+ BOOKS OF 2022" list
TATTERED COVER BOOK STORE has included "MY GOVERNMENT MEANS TO KILL ME"
on their list of "2022 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR - ADULT"
DEBUTIFUL says "MY GOVERNMENT MEANS TO KILL ME" is one of the "BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2022"
QUEERTY says "MY GOVERNMENT MEANS TO KILL ME" is
one of the "BEST LGBTQ BOOKS TO READ YOURSELF OR GIFT OTHERS"
"MY GOVERNMENT MEANS TO KILL ME" is a NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS' CHOICE
"MY GOVERNMENT MEANS TO KILL ME" is an AMAZON BEST BOOK OF AUGUST 2022
- THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
"...beautifully portrays just how social activism has to be."
"This book should charm its way onto lots of best books of the year lists."
“Delightful and fast-paced, a fascinating narrative of queer activism during the AIDS epidemic.”
"An eloquent story of the struggle for gay liberation"
"Replete with cameos from historical figures, humor, heartbreak and lots of action, this novel has it all."
“Newson’s attention to historical details gives this moving novel a sense of urgency and immediacy.”
"Beautifully written, poignant, and exceptionally well-researched"
Meet Rasheed Newson
Rasheed Newson is an author, a television drama writer, an executive producer, and a showrunner. My Government Means to Kill Me (in stores August 23, 2022) is his debut novel. Rasheed – along with his television writing partner, T.J. Brady – is also the showrunner of the drama series Bel-Air (premieres Feb. 2022 on Peacock).
