Finding hope in loss and love beyond death.
"Afterlife" is a heart-wrenching yet insightful tale of three men dealing with the loss of their loved ones to AIDS epidemic in the 90s. Paul Monette aptly captures the emotional journeys of each character and their different coping mechanisms, making this book a powerful and moving read. The book is a beautiful portrayal of the strength of human spirit in times of adversity, making it a highly recommended pick for anyone looking for a compelling and thought-provoking read.
ISBN: 9780349107721
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM42.08 MYR
Authors:
Paul Monette
Publisher: Abacus
Date of Publication: 1996-08-15
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
Contemporary
Goodreads rating: 3.91
(rated by 389 readers)
Description
Afterlife is a haunting and unforgettable story of men facing loss and seeking love, movingly capturing the moment in the 1980s when the AIDS epidemic was completely devastating the American gay community. Here, National Book Award winner Paul Monette depicts three men of various economic and social backgrounds, all with one thing in common: They are widowers, in a way, and all of their lovers died of AIDS in an LA hospital within a week of one another.Steven, Sonny, and Dell meet weekly to discuss how to go on with their lives despite the hanging sword of being HIV positive. One tries to find a semblance of normalcy; one rebels openly against the disease, choosing to treat his body as a temple that he can consecrate and desecrate at will; and one throws himself into fierce political activism. No matter what path each one takes, they are all searching for one thing: a way to live and love again.Afterlife finds Paul Monette at his most autobiographical, portraying men in a situation that he himself experienced, and one that he described to critical acclaim in the award-winning Borrowed Time: An AIDS Memoir.
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