Holding Breath: A Memoir of the AIDS Wildfire Days

About the Book

In the early days of the AIDS crisis, San Francisco was a city gripped by fear and uncertainty. As the virus ravaged the gay community, three young men—Paul, Mark, and Rick—found themselves at the heart of the storm. In this gripping and deeply personal memoir, Paul Monette tells the story of their lives and loves, their losses and triumphs.

Holding Breath: A Memoir of AIDS' Wildfire Days

by Nancy Bevilaqua

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	519 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	232 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

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Paul was a writer, Mark was a dancer, and Rick was a photographer. They were all brilliant, talented, and full of life. But as the AIDS crisis hit, their world began to crumble. One by one, their friends and lovers started to die. And as the death toll mounted, so did the fear and isolation.

Holding Breath is a powerful and moving account of love, loss, and survival. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Praise for Holding Breath

"A stunning and heartbreaking memoir...Monette's writing is raw and honest, and his portrayal of the AIDS crisis is both unflinching and compassionate." —The New York Times

"A powerful and moving account of love, loss, and survival...Holding Breath is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the impact of the AIDS crisis." —The Washington Post

"A beautiful and devastating memoir...Monette's words are a testament to the power of love and the resilience of the human spirit." —The San Francisco Chronicle

About the Author

Paul Monette was an American writer and poet. He is best known for his novels and memoirs about the AIDS crisis, including Holding Breath and Borrowed Time. Monette died of AIDS in 1995 at the age of 44.