Still touches me
Rating:
5 / 5
I read this book a few years back when I was in a private school in Melbourne, not really Xavier so I couldn't trace back in the school's yearbooks but it still really hit home hard because it happened so close to me (and many other people that I know). It's an amazing book about bravery, acceptance and most of all love. It is one of the truest books about what love can really be about - gay or straight.
It is a wonderful, sad, uplifting and inspiring story that anyone - gay, straight, male, female - should read.
Highly recommended if you can get your hands on a copy - or if you can't, keep writing to the publisher/Amazon to get them to start reprints! In today's modern society of a growing homosexual acceptance and tolerance, it is comforting to read something as touching as this while teaching us many new ways to think.
A book I shall always treasure.
Rating:
5 / 5
I was given this book by a dear friend of mine who warned me not to bother with a box of kleenex, and to rather go for a towel.Good advice! I read the book cover to cover in one night and midway through I discrded the kleenex in favour of the towel, each time I have read it since I have opted for the towel from the startWithout a doubt one of the most moving and beautifully written books to deal with the subject of AIDS, homosexuality, comng out and the ups and downs of any relationship. Contrary to what some might feel, not all gay men have a difficult "coming out" some of us actually do get amazing support and acceptance from our friends. Tim and John shared a love that most people can only aspire to, maybe they had some rough times that Tim glossed over or neglected to include... kudo's to him! there is enough anger and bitterness in the world, I thank him for allowing us a glimpse into his beautiful world with John. The world is a darker place without the light of Timothy Conigrave's talent. Rest in Peace both of you, together in eternity.
Honestly the best book i have read
Rating:
5 / 5
I just have to say im not much of a book reader, i first read this book in 1999 my exboyfriend had read it and recommended it to me i read this whole book within 4 days as we were headed to melbourne for the weekend, i could not let this book go, i have since recommended it to a number of readers and they have loved it, i am reading it again for the 5th time and still it makes me happy sad and even cry would have loved to have met Timothy Conigrave and shake his hand for this magnificant story. Im in europe now and the book has followed goes to show i love it.
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