Reflections: The World of Paul Monette

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Synopsis
From an acclaimed memoirist and National Book Award winner: Three groundbreaking works of nonfiction put a human face on the AIDS epidemic. Paul Monette&’s searing memoirs of growing up, coming out, and losing his beloved partner to AIDS are now available in a single volume. Becoming a Man: This National Book Award–winning memoir follows Monette&’s childhood. Growing up all-American, Catholic, overachieving . . . and closeted, Monette wrestled with his sexuality for the first thirty years of his life, priding himself on his ability to &“pass&” for straight. This intimate portrait of a young man&’s struggle with his own desires and journey to adulthood and self-acceptance through grace and honesty is witty, humorous, and deeply felt. Borrowed Time: Chronicling Monette&’s relationship with Roger Horwitz, this tragic true story follows Horwitz&’s fight against and eventual death from AIDS. A &“tender and lyrical&” memoir (TheNew York Times Book Review), it remains one of the most raw and human tales of the AIDS era—a &“searing, shattering, ultimately hope-inspiring account of a great love story&” (San Francisco Examiner). The Last Watch of the Night: Compiling work from the last two years of his life, this collection of essays documents Monette&’s reflections as he slowly succumbed to AIDS. Ringing with humor, rage, and passion, his words provide a breathtaking view from inside the AIDS scourge. Brutal, funny, and startlingly honest, this comprehensive volume brings together some of the most important stories of the AIDS era.
Copyright:
1992

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
1,557 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781504048033
Publisher:
Open Road Media
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Copyrighted By:
Paul Monette
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender, Social Studies
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Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.

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