Becoming a Man Half a Life Story
Becoming a Man: Half a Life Story by Paul Monette is a poignant exploration of identity and self-acceptance, published by Harper Collins on May 25, 2004. This Perennial Classics edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Monette’s journey from a high-achieving child in a small New England town to his struggles with societal expectations and personal truths, all while grappling with his secret identity.
Readers will find a searingly honest account of Monette’s experiences as he navigates the complexities of love, intimacy, and the quest for authenticity. The book delves into themes of human sexuality and the challenges faced by those in the LGBTQ+ community, making it a significant contribution to the fields of social science and gay studies. Through his reflections, Monette captures the essence of a coming-of-age story that resonates with anyone who has ever felt the weight of societal norms.
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A child of the 1950s from a small New England town, “perfect Paul” earns straight A’s and shines in social and literary pursuits, all the while keeping a secret — from himself and the rest of the world. Struggling to be, or at least to imitate, a straight man, through Ivy League halls of privilege and bohemian travels abroad, loveless intimacy and unrequited passion, Paul Monette was haunted, and finally saved, by a dream of “the thing I’d never even seen: two men in love and laughing.”
Searingly honest, witty, and humane, Becoming a Man is the definitive coming-out story in the classic coming-of-age genre.
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