Mortimer, Charlie
Lucky Lupin
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472122421
- author:
- Mortimer, Charlie
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Constable
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 12.6 x 19.7 x 2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Charlie Mortimer's memoir, Lucky Lupin, is a poignant and humorous account of his life with HIV/AIDS during the early years of the epidemic. With unflinching candour, he recounts his struggles to survive against the odds, navigating the hysteria and stigma that surrounded him. From his childhood passions for cars to his later career as an antiques dealer and art collector, Mortimer shares a fascinating and often hilarious story of self-discovery and resilience. He also confronts his experiences with addiction, epilepsy, depression, and confused sexuality, revealing a complex and deeply human portrait. A moving and entertaining read, Lucky Lupin is a testament to the power of inner strength and determination in the face of adversity.