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Unclaimed, but Loud: The Memoir of a Shy and Retiring Boy Who Was Neither

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Unclaimed, But Loud: The Memoir of a Shy and Retiring Boy Who Was Neither

By Keith Howard

A mischievous, moving, and darkly funny memoir about growing up strange in small-town America—before the fall, before the drugs, before the booze, before it all came apart.

Keith Howard wasn’t supposed to be here.

Adopted at six months old. Fired from Orange Julius for laughing. Arrested three times before he could legally vote. A class clown with a taste for acid, mischief, and burning questions, Keith was the kid who pulled down his pants in kindergarten, who founded a cult (sort of), who nearly bankrupted the Catholic Church by knocking over a font of Holy Water.

But behind the antics was a boy desperate to be seen, to belong, to understand where he came from—and where he might be going.

Unclaimed, But Loud is a wildly original coming-of-age memoir told in sharp, self-aware prose with laugh-out-loud lines and gut-punch moments of unexpected grace. It’s a story of basements and bonfires, chickadees and shame, dangerous islands and minnow sacrifices. It’s about trying to make meaning in a world that never quite makes sense.

Before the addiction, before the recovery, before the redemption—there was this. The boy who refused to disappear.

For fans of David Sedaris, Mary Karr, and readers who prefer their memoirs with bite, heart, and just enough Holy Water to make you flinch.
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About the Author

Keith Howard used to believe most of life's problems could be solved chemically. Or, failing that, with charm, camouflage, and a well-timed exit.
He's now a writer, retired recovery advocate, Army veteran, and self-described "recovering minister" who has also worked as a Baptist preacher, high school principal, touring improv actor, radio host, and professional disappointment. For five years, he chaired the Recovery Task Force for the New Hampshire Governor's Commission on Alcohol and Other Drugs and served as Executive Director of Hope for New Hampshire Recovery. These days, he writes instead of directing traffic.
His memoir, Unclaimed, But Loud, is a gut-punched, darkly funny exploration of boyhood, identity, addiction, and the long, awkward walk back to something like wholeness. It's not a tidy story. It's one of those lopsided spirals where the kid who talked too much becomes the man who finally says something real.
Keith lives in Manchester, New Hampshire with his wife, Maria Elena Letona, who is more impressive than he deserves.
He writes regularly at The Rest is Moonshine, a Substack newsletter full of humor, recovery reflections, and moments that almost make sense. You can find him there, or in folding-chair circles where people remember your name before you do.

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Imported From: United States

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Every product in the BOLO catalogue is sourced through our Verified Global Supply Network of verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

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Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the United Arab Emirates will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

Unclaimed, But Loud: The Memoir of a Shy and Retiring Boy Who Was Neither

By Keith Howard

A mischievous, moving, and darkly funny memoir about growing up strange in small-town America—before the fall, before the drugs, before the booze, before it all came apart.

Keith Howard wasn’t supposed to be here.

Adopted at six months old. Fired from Orange Julius for laughing. Arrested three times before he could legally vote. A class clown with a taste for acid, mischief, and burning questions, Keith was the kid who pulled down his pants in kindergarten, who founded a cult (sort of), who nearly bankrupted the Catholic Church by knocking over a font of Holy Water.

But behind the antics was a boy desperate to be seen, to belong, to understand where he came from—and where he might be going.

Unclaimed, But Loud is a wildly original coming-of-age memoir told in sharp, self-aware prose with laugh-out-loud lines and gut-punch moments of unexpected grace. It’s a story of basements and bonfires, chickadees and shame, dangerous islands and minnow sacrifices. It’s about trying to make meaning in a world that never quite makes sense.

Before the addiction, before the recovery, before the redemption—there was this. The boy who refused to disappear.

For fans of David Sedaris, Mary Karr, and readers who prefer their memoirs with bite, heart, and just enough Holy Water to make you flinch.
Read more

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Keith Howard used to believe most of life's problems could be solved chemically. Or, failing that, with charm, camouflage, and a well-timed exit.
He's now a writer, retired recovery advocate, Army veteran, and self-described "recovering minister" who has also worked as a Baptist preacher, high school principal, touring improv actor, radio host, and professional disappointment. For five years, he chaired the Recovery Task Force for the New Hampshire Governor's Commission on Alcohol and Other Drugs and served as Executive Director of Hope for New Hampshire Recovery. These days, he writes instead of directing traffic.
His memoir, Unclaimed, But Loud, is a gut-punched, darkly funny exploration of boyhood, identity, addiction, and the long, awkward walk back to something like wholeness. It's not a tidy story. It's one of those lopsided spirals where the kid who talked too much becomes the man who finally says something real.
Keith lives in Manchester, New Hampshire with his wife, Maria Elena Letona, who is more impressive than he deserves.
He writes regularly at The Rest is Moonshine, a Substack newsletter full of humor, recovery reflections, and moments that almost make sense. You can find him there, or in folding-chair circles where people remember your name before you do.

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