Holding the Man
Holding the Man by Timothy Conigrave, published by Penguin Random House Australia on July 30, 2015, is a poignant exploration of love and resilience. This edition, a Movie Tie-In, spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in the mid-seventies, capturing the tender yet tumultuous relationship between Conigrave and the captain of his all-boys Catholic school football team, detailing their journey through love, societal disapproval, and personal challenges.
Readers will find a heartfelt recounting of a 15-year relationship that navigates the complexities of intimacy and the trials faced by the couple, particularly as they confront the realities of HIV. Holding the Man delves into themes of family, relationships, and the LGBTQ experience, offering a blend of humor and sadness that reflects the highs and lows of growing up gay. This memoir stands as a testament to the enduring strength of love amidst adversity.
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“The mid-seventies and satin baggies and chunky platforms reigned supreme. Jethro Tull did battle with glam-rock for the airwaves. At an all-boys Catholic school in Melbourne, Timothy Conigrave fell wildly and sweetly in love with the captain of the football team. So began a relationship that was to last for 15 years, a love affair that weathered disapproval, separation and, ultimately death. Holding the Man recreates that relationship. With honesty and insight it explores the highs and lows of any partnership: the intimacy, constraints, temptations. And the strength of heart both men had to find when they tested positive to HIV. This is a book as refreshing and uplifting as it is moving; a funny and sad and celebratory account of growing up gay.”–Provided by publisher.
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