The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things

'An eyewitness's imagination burns in his language . . . as vivid as a match held close to the face' New York TimesThis book of interconnected stories depicts the chaotic life of a young boy named Jeremiah on the run with his teenage mother. Told in spare, lyrical prose, rich with imagination and dark humour, The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things transforms the savagery of Jeremiah's world into an indelible experience of compassion. 'Among the most influential books of the last ten years' Dave Eggers, author of A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius 'A fascinating book, a book that instantly stirs the emotions . . . exceptional' Hubert Selby, Jr., author of Last Exit to Brooklyn[insert film thumbnail]Author: The JT LeRoy Story, a documentary directed by Jeff Feuerzeig