Boys and Oil

"Boys and Oil" is a heartfelt coming-of-age memoir set in rural North Dakota that explores the author's experiences growing up as a gay young man amid the environmental and social upheaval of the American West. Through vivid storytelling, Taylor Brorby reflects on his personal journey, from childhood infatuations to activism, against the backdrop of a landscape marked by industrial destruction. The memoir offers an honest portrayal of identity, resilience, and the complex relationship between environment and culture.