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New book chronicles gay man’s life in hippie commune
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· August 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The book is set in 1971 and explores the author's decision to leave home.
A new memoir is out, focusing on a gay man's experiences. The book is set in 1971 and explores the author's decision to leave home. At that time, the Vietnam War was having a significant impact on the local area, with many soldiers being processed at a nearby air force base.
The memoir is based on the author's personal story, which began when he was a new high school graduate. Further details about the book and its author are available from the publisher, University of Wisconsin Press. The book's title and author are known, but other information is limited.
Readers can find more about the memoir by looking into it directly.
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Category: rights Published: August 8, 2026 Source: Washington Blade Reading time: 1 min
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