Bleeder
Shelby Smoak
Reading Time
at 250 WPM3h 19m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 3h 19m to read Bleeder.
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199
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Bleeder
by Shelby Smoak
Published
2013
Publisher
Michigan State University Press
Pages
199
ISBN-13
9781609173555
ISBN-10
1609173554
Description
A coming-of-age memoir for modern times, Bleeder is the incredibly compelling tale of author Shelby Smoak. A hemophiliac, Smoak discovered he had been infected with HIV during a blood transfusion at the start of his college career. This devastating and destabilizing news led Smoak to see his world from an entirely new perspective, one in which life-threatening illness was perpetually just around the corner. Set in the 1990s along the North Carolina coast, Bleeder traces Smoak's quest for love in a world that feels increasingly dangerous, and despite a future that feels increasingly uncertain. From the bedroom to the operating room, and from one hospital to the next, Smoak seeks out hope and better health.
Subjects
Autobiography of a Yogi
The life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African
Mein Kampf
Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass
Les confessions
American notes
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Bleeder?
This edition of Bleeder has approximately 199 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 Bleeder?
For most readers, Bleeder typically takes between 4h 9m and 2h 46m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 49,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 19m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 49,750 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 Bleeder?
The estimated word count for Bleeder is approximately 49,750 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.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Bleeder?
Bleeder was written by Shelby Smoak.
When was Bleeder published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.