A memoir
Boarding School Bastard
A childhood behind the walls. A story that refuses to stay there.
At eight years old, Alan is sent to Girard College, a Philadelphia boarding school for fatherless boys. His mother hopes it will give him a better future. The reality inside its walls is far more complicated.
In this memoir, Sharavsky confronts the cruelty, anti-Semitism, bullying, and abuse of his childhood, while finding room for humor and humanity. It is a personal account of growing up, surviving, and finally telling the story.
Content note: this memoir discusses childhood abuse, bullying, and sexual assault.