Holding the Man - Softcover

Timothy Conigrave

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140257845 ISBN 13: 9780140257847

Publisher: Penguin, 1998

Synopsis

'I reached out and touched his hair. He turned and kissed my hand. I moved closer until we were standing against each other. He smelt like soap and clean clothers. Gentle. Just holding and kissing gently. If this had been it, if I had died then, I would have said it was enough' The mid-70's - at an all boys Catholic school in Melbourne Timothy Conigrave fell wildly in love with the captain of the football team. So began a relationship that was to last fifteen years, a love affair that weathered disapproval, separation and, ultimately death. With honesty and insight it explores the highs and lows of any partnership: the intimacy, temptations and the strength of heart two men had to find when they tested positive to HIV.

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Holding the Man A harrowing yet celebratory account of growing up gay in Australia, republished to tie in with a new London West End theatre production. Full description

Synopsis

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0140257845
• ISBN 13: 9780140257847
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 304