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Deep Dark Blue Lib/E — Content Guide for Parents

By UnknownBlackstone Publishing2018-05-01ISBN 9781538587690
Deep Dark Blue Lib/E

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Product description A young adult memoir of surviving sexual abuse in the Air Force Academy, this is a story that needs to be told and refuses to go away. I want to be in the Air Force someday. These are the words Polo Tate engraves on her junior dog tags at age eleven, an unpopular dream for most young girls, but her hard work pays off, and at eighteen, Polo finds herself in basic training at the United States Air Force Academy. She does everything right, except fly under the radar. No one prepares her for what comes next: physical, sexual, and emotional abuse at the hands of her superiors; harassment from her peers, who refuse to believe her story. Deep Dark Blue is more than a memoir about sexual assault. It's about breaking boundaries but also setting them. It's about learning to trust your instincts. It's a story of survival, resilience, and finally, finding your joy. Review In the wake of the #MeToo movement, this gripping memoir reveals the pervasive effects of abuse of power and the ability to overcome it.-- "Booklist (starred review)" Tate does not hold back from recalling in excruciating detail the assaults and the systematic destruction of her psyche...[in] her candid and conversational writing style...Part cautionary tale and part survival story...[with] raw emotional honesty and brave revelations about the different manifestations of abuse.-- "Publishers Weekly" Other military memoirs address the issue of sexual assault, but few show as well as Tate's that rape is not about sex; it is about power. Mature young adult readers will find Deep Dark Blue a gripping memoir of survival, resilience, and growth.-- "Voices of Youth Advocates (VOYA)" The author does not pull any punches...The writing is direct and authentic, and through Tate's honest account, readers come to understand her determination to survive.-- "School Library Journal" About the Author Polo Tate is an actor and performer at places such as the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, Broadway Comedy Club, Reckless, and the Peoples Improv Theater. Deep Dark Blue is her debut memoir. She lives in New York City.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Deep Dark Blue Lib/E appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The story includes elements of violence, such as a coup that results in the murder of key characters, including the twins' grandfather and cousin. This violence is a significant plot element that drives the characters' actions. No content classified as scary or horror-related found in the narrative based on the search results.

  • Does Deep Dark Blue Lib/E have violence?

    The story includes elements of violence, such as a coup that results in the murder of key characters, including the twins' grandfather and cousin. This violence is a significant plot element that drives the characters' actions.

  • Does Deep Dark Blue Lib/E have scary content?

    No content classified as scary or horror-related found in the narrative based on the search results.

  • Does Deep Dark Blue Lib/E have religious themes?

    No religious content or themes detected in the narrative based on the search results.

  • Does Deep Dark Blue Lib/E have racial/cultural content?

    While the book features diverse characters, race is not a central theme or plot element in the narrative.

  • Does Deep Dark Blue Lib/E have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the narrative based on the search results.

  • Does Deep Dark Blue Lib/E have climate change?

    No climate-related themes or content detected in the narrative based on the search results.

  • Does Deep Dark Blue Lib/E have sexual identity?

    The book contains romantic elements, including a developing relationship between the main characters that involves kissing and implied sexual situations. This is presented in a way that is appropriate for the target age group.

  • Does Deep Dark Blue Lib/E have gender roles?

    The story includes a transgender character, Grayce, and explores themes of gender identity and acceptance, which aligns with modern feminist perspectives on gender roles. The narrative supports the idea of gender fluidity and challenges traditional gender norms.

  • Does Deep Dark Blue Lib/E have lgbtq+ themes?

    The narrative features twin characters, Hawke, a cisgender boy, and Grayce, a transgender girl, who are central to the plot. The story includes themes of identity and acceptance, particularly focusing on Grayce's experience as a transgender individual, which is framed positively as part of her journey.

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