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Discover the powerful narrative of 'Hold Tight Gently', an essential read that unearths the emotional realities of the AIDS epidemic through the lives of poignant figures like Michael Callen and Essex Hemphill. Published by The New Press in 2016, this brand new trade paperback (ISBN: 9781620971925) offers an incisive, passionate exploration of resilience amid tragedy. It reflects on the groundbreaking advent of protease inhibitors, the much-needed medical advancement that changed the course of HIV treatment for many. This gripping account is not only a tribute to those who bravely battled against the societal stigma surrounding AIDS but also a reflection on the intersection of race, sexuality, class, and identity during a tumultuous time. Recommended by the Bay Area Reporter as 'relevant and heartbreaking', this book is a must-have for readers interested in LGBTQ+ history, activism, and the complexity of human experiences during crises. Enhance your collection with this significant work that delivers heartfelt insights and powerful messages about hope and activism in the face of adversity. Order now to ensure you receive this pivotal piece of literature with free shipping; please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Remember, once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781620971925
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2016
Publisher: New Press, The
Description:
In December 1995, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the release of protease inhibitors, the first effective treatment for AIDS. For countless people, the drug offered a reprieve from what had been a death sentence; for others, it was too late. In the United States alone, more than 318,000 people had already died from AIDS-related complications—among them the singer Michael Callen and the poet Essex Hemphill.“Relevant and heartbreaking” (Bay Area Reporter), “incisive, passionate, and poetic” (New York Journal of Books), and “powerful” (Kirkus Reviews), Hold Tight Gently is Martin Duberman’s poignant memorial to two of the great unsung heroes of the early years of the epidemic. Callen, the author of How to Have Sex in an Epidemic, was a leading figure in the fight against AIDS in the face of willful denial under the Reagan administration. Hemphill, a passionate activist and the author of the celebrated Ceremonies, was a critically acclaimed openly gay African American poet of searing intensity and introspection.A profound exploration of the intersection of race, sexuality, class, and identity, Hold Tight Gently captures both a generation struggling to cope with the deadly disease and the extraordinary refusal of two men to give in to despair.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781620971925
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2016
Publisher: New Press, The
Description:
In December 1995, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the release of protease inhibitors, the first effective treatment for AIDS. For countless people, the drug offered a reprieve from what had been a death sentence; for others, it was too late. In the United States alone, more than 318,000 people had already died from AIDS-related complications—among them the singer Michael Callen and the poet Essex Hemphill.“Relevant and heartbreaking” (Bay Area Reporter), “incisive, passionate, and poetic” (New York Journal of Books), and “powerful” (Kirkus Reviews), Hold Tight Gently is Martin Duberman’s poignant memorial to two of the great unsung heroes of the early years of the epidemic. Callen, the author of How to Have Sex in an Epidemic, was a leading figure in the fight against AIDS in the face of willful denial under the Reagan administration. Hemphill, a passionate activist and the author of the celebrated Ceremonies, was a critically acclaimed openly gay African American poet of searing intensity and introspection.A profound exploration of the intersection of race, sexuality, class, and identity, Hold Tight Gently captures both a generation struggling to cope with the deadly disease and the extraordinary refusal of two men to give in to despair.