Kiss My Mike

by Mike Talplacido

Overview

Kiss My Mike is a memoir about navigating the complex world of being a gay Filipino immigrant in America. It tells the story of how a young boy from the Philippines, who grew up obsessing about Pop Culture, went through a journey of self-discovery, rejection, and acceptance. At its very core, Kiss My Mike is about navigating sexuality and finding one's identity, interwoven with the pursuit of the American dream, the pressures of a religious Catholic family, and the ultimate quest for love.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940162352440
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	10/07/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Originally from the Philippines, Mike Talplacido is a writer and a podcast host based in North Carolina. His writing has been published by Moments Between and Queer Southeast Asia.

Editorial Reviews

A no-holds-barred, frank memoir of the exploration of a young man's sexuality.

Readers' Favorite - Grant Leishman

Kiss My Mike is a refreshing take on an expedition into the unknown and a brave introspection. Anyone looking for a story about self-discovering and a love for life will enjoy this memoir.

reedsy - Rachel Patterson

Readers who seek memoirs about gay life and immigrant experience which embrace a sense of family and change will find Kiss My Mike to be frank, honest, revealing, and focused on all kinds of evolving relationships. It dovetails well with other memoirs, and is recommended for any collection strong in LBGTQ stories and social and family connections.

Midwest Book Review - Diane Donovan