Introducing: Fragments of Joy and Sorrow - Memoir of a reluctant revolutionary by Alan Wakeman
Has anyone ever written so lightly, so gracefully, of a long life? At odds again and again with prevailing opinion, whether as vegan or pioneer in English-language teaching or participant in Gay Liberation, Alan Wakeman has lived half his life in Soho, London's famous residential district beside Piccadilly Circus. He tells of his great, tragic love-affair and a later extraordinary friendship with his lover's grown-up American son.
Broken into individual 'fragments' this memoir distils the most exciting, life-changing, heart- breaking and sexuality-affirming moments of Alan's life. Each 'fragment' of raw experience is followed by brief musings based on his nearly eight decades of experience!
Given the amazing times Alan has lived through so far, this is an important book. Not only does it immortalise this wonderful man, but also gives us a snapshot into the brutality and malice he and his generation of homosexuals had to endure in order that today's gay men and women might enjoy their freedoms. However, as Alan himself says, 'Homosexuality is still illegal in more countries around the world than it is legal'
The war for sexual equality is not yet won but, along with many others in his home district of Soho, Alan has driven forward the cause, winning several vital skirmishes on the way.
This is unlike any Memoir you have ever read!
WARNING: CONTAINS ADULT MATERIAL AND MAY CAUSE LAUGHING AND CRYING IN PUBLIC
An incredible and moving memoir from one of Gay Liberation's most active and committed members, chronicling his time as a child, adult, victim and victor, the book covers every aspect of Alan's experience while living through one of the most turbulent times for UK sexual equality in one of London's best known and vibrant communities.
An incredible and moving memoir from one of Gay Liberation's most active and committed members. Chronicling his time as a child, adult, victim and victor, the book covers every aspect of Alan's experience while living through one of the most turbulent times for UK sexual equality in one of London's best known and vibrant communities.
Has anyone ever written so lightly, so gracefully, of a long life? At odds again and again with prevailing opinion, whether as vegan or pioneer in English-language teaching or participant in Gay Liberation, Alan Wakeman has lived half his life in Soho, London's famous residential district beside Piccadilly Circus. He tells of his great, tragic love-affair and a later extraordinary friendship with his lover's grown-up American son.
Broken into individual 'fragments' this memoir distils the most exciting, life-changing, heart- breaking and sexuality-affirming moments of Alan's life. Each 'fragment' of raw experience is followed by brief musings based on his nearly eight decades of experience!
Given the amazing times Alan has lived through so far, this is an important book. Not only does it immortalise this wonderful man, but also gives us a snapshot into the brutality and malice he and his generation of homosexuals had to endure in order that today's gay men and women might enjoy their freedoms. However, as Alan himself says, 'Homosexuality is still illegal in more countries around the world than it is legal'
The war for sexual equality is not yet won but, along with many others in his home district of Soho, Alan has driven forward the cause, winning several vital skirmishes on the way.
This is unlike any Memoir you have ever read!
WARNING: CONTAINS ADULT MATERIAL AND MAY CAUSE LAUGHING AND CRYING IN PUBLIC
An incredible and moving memoir from one of Gay Liberation's most active and committed members, chronicling his time as a child, adult, victim and victor, the book covers every aspect of Alan's experience while living through one of the most turbulent times for UK sexual equality in one of London's best known and vibrant communities.
An incredible and moving memoir from one of Gay Liberation's most active and committed members. Chronicling his time as a child, adult, victim and victor, the book covers every aspect of Alan's experience while living through one of the most turbulent times for UK sexual equality in one of London's best known and vibrant communities.
