Duncan, Ben
The Same Language
- ISBN 13:
- 9780817314798
- author:
- Duncan, Ben
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- The University of Alabama Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 344
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Same Language by Ben Duncan In this deeply personal and nuanced account, Ben Duncan recounts his life story, from a tumultuous childhood in Alabama to his struggles as a gay man in 1960s Britain. With previously unpublished material woven throughout his original memoir, Duncan sheds new light on the challenges he faced, including the complexities of his own identity and the bureaucratic obstacles that sought to keep him from finding a home. Duncan's story is one of survival, resilience, and ultimately, self-discovery. He recounts his experiences in foster care, his time in the military, and his journey to Oxford University, as well as the underground world of gay life in Britain during this period. With wit, humor, and anger, Duncan shares his struggles to navigate a society that was hostile to his very existence. Through it all, Duncan's search for home - both in a new country and within himself - is a powerful and moving thread throughout his narrative. This is a story of one man's quest for self-acceptance and belonging, and the enduring power of love and human connection.
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