A totally alien life-form
Sydney Lewis
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A totally alien life-form
by Sydney Lewis
Published
September 1997
Publisher
New Press
Pages
363
ISBN-13
9781565842830
ISBN-10
1565842839
Description
Sydney Lewis, who worked for years with the legendary oral historian Studs Terkel, interviewed young people between the ages of thirteen and nineteen from across the country to gather the material for this book. Forty teens talk about sex in the age of AIDS, violence on the streets and at home, and the widespread availability of drugs. But they also talk about their concern for the environment, politics, race relations, education, their religious and spiritual needs, and how technology both excites and frightens them. Most searing are emotional discussions of what's really important in their lives: the people for whom they care and who care for them; parents and grandparents; love-hate relationships with siblings and friends; and their desire for acceptance and independence. In a book that simultaneously confirms and explodes all the cliches about life as an adolescent, they discuss plans, fears, ambitions, and even nostalgia for the not-so-long-gone simplicity of childhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in A totally alien life-form?
This edition of A totally alien life-form has approximately 363 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read A totally alien life-form?
For most readers, A totally alien life-form typically takes between 7h 34m and 5h 3m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 90,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 3m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 90,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of A totally alien life-form?
The estimated word count for A totally alien life-form is approximately 90,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of A totally alien life-form?
A totally alien life-form was written by Sydney Lewis.
When was A totally alien life-form published?
The publication date for this specific edition is September 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.