- SKU: 9781476699790
- BARCODE: 9781476699790
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Stunted: A Memoir of Delayed Manhood - Paperback
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by Francis Diclemente (Author)
This coming-of-age memoir spanning the 1980s and 1990s follows Francis DiClemente's experience of adolescence and early adulthood in a body that struggled to develop. Diagnosed with a rare brain tumor that led to hypopituitarism, DiClemente remained physically underdeveloped while his peers matured into young adults. As he navigated relationships and sexuality in college, it became evident that his prolonged experience with physical nonconformity fueled isolation, self-doubt, and shame.
This book explores the effects of his condition on schooling, intimacy, and emerging adulthood, examining how physical differences shape identity formation. It reframes masculinity not as a function of physical development but as an ethical and emotional practice grounded in empathy, resilience, and responsibility. Contributing to conversations on embodiment and self-acceptance, the work offers insight into the experience of living at odds with timelines of growth and belonging.
Author Biography
Francis DiClemente is an Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker. He is also the author of multiple poetry collections, and his blog can be found at FrancisDiClemente.com. He lives in Syracuse, New York.
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