The One Who's Gonna See You Through by John Steven WelchA relentlessly honest reflection on surviving and thriving as a gay black man in America, The One Who’s Gonna See You Through by John Steven Welch is a triumphant and revelatory novel. The life of GJ Boils is rarely easy, from navigating the boarders in his childhood home to reckoning with an intentionally absent mother and his own culturally frowned-upon desires, his story is one of struggle, adaptation, and inspiring resilience. Welch’s moving portrait examines the unresolved and too often undiscussed conflicts of race and sexuality in our modern age, doing so through vulnerable and endearingly flawed characters. Written with a compelling narrative voice, pointed dialogue, and a powerful undercurrent of social commentary, this is a standout read that takes on issues rarely covered in fiction or memoir.