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Holding the Man

By: Timothy Conigrave
Narrated by: Stephen Phillips
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The mid-'70s: at an all-boys Catholic school in Melbourne, Timothy Conigrave falls wildly and sweetly in love with the captain of the football team. So begins a relationship that weathers disapproval, separation and ultimately death.

With honesty and insight, Holding the Man explores the highs and lows of any partnership and the strength of heart both men have to find when they test positive for HIV. This is a book as refreshing and uplifting as it is moving - a funny and sad and celebratory account of growing up gay.

©2009 Timothy Conigrave (P)2016 Audible, Ltd Contemporary Fiction Genre Fiction LGBTQIA+ Creators Fiction Heartfelt Inspiring Tear-jerking Thought-Provoking Feel-Good
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A truly wholesome Australian story of love at a time when it wasn’t completely accepted. It truly is a rollercoaster of emotions, so be prepared to bring out the tissues!

A MUST Listen To!

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I had watched the movie and didn't know that it was a book, whenever I find this out I always read the book because they are usually better than the movie. I really enjoyed this book, it was very sad in parts but a beautiful love story!!

Holding the Man

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the best book I have ever read. beautiful, moving, and so painfully sad. I sometimes will listen to just the centre where they are happy together and pretend that's what their life could've been.

breathtaking

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It was such a real story. Gripping, beautiful and strong. Half way through, I realised that it was an auto-biography - which made it even more emotional that it was at first. Well-written and worth the read. But get ready for the tears.

Powerful and moving. Highly recommended

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Being a gay Australian male, after watching the film. this novel took me on a beautiful emotional journey. Highly highly recommend, one of my favorite story’s ever!

Queer Aussie storytelling at its finest

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I laughed, cried and felt every emotion in between with this listen. Beautiful narrative of identity, love, difference, discrimination, acceptance, grief, loss, and family. Exquisite narration.

expect to tears and joy

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A heartbreakingly beautiful story, beautifully performed by Stephen Phillips. Every time I finish this story I tell myself I can't do it again - but its joy and power as an Australian gay narrative brings me back time and again.

Heartbreakingly Beautiful

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Overall a very good story touching on many areas of a homosexual relationship between two men. What they going through and experience.

Overall a good listen

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I was so captivated I listen to the whole 9 hours non-stop, I laughed and cried. I am heartbroken and cannot stop thinking about it. Download this book now.

What an amazing book, You must read it

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It feels like a life long journal. So much happiness and so much pain. A good reminder of the human condition. Absolutely worth the read.

Incredible book

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