Perennial Classics Becoming a Man: Half a Life Story, (Paperback)

from kant1066

Paul Monette's early life is marked by both the astounding conformity and pent-up rage that one might expect to find in the Bildungsroman of a young gay man growing up in mid-century America. His ability to "pass" for straight comes at a cost - to wit, the inability of ever having to admit to any...

from bnbooklady

In this touching, insightful memoir, Paul Monette recalls growing up gay in the 60s and 70s and shares his battle with internalized hatred as he struggles to accept himself and seek acceptance from others. Monette does not shy away from the gritty details. His accounts of some of his sexual exper...

from homeschoolmimzi

I was expecting to like this book, somewhat. I found it profoundly disappointing. The narcissism got to be way too much, as well as a lot of other things.

from Bembo

A frank, honest and very moving memoir, it is beautifully written (which make the odd grammatical error all the more perplexing) with prose which flow almost seamlessly. The writer describes a varied and colourful life searching for Mr Right, and while he eventually finds fulfilment and happiness...