My Secret Life-bookcover

By: William Kennedy

My Secret Life

Pages: 88 Ratings: 3.0
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My Secret Life is the author’s account of his personal struggle to overcome societal norms that overwhelmed him throughout his life and almost defeated him.His struggle, while unique and personal, required courage, resilience, and strength and is one that can be related to and recognized by all. His powerful, open, and compelling account of his battle to overcome the psychological, mental, and emotional effects caused by living a secret life, and how he almost lost that battle, is a story of monumental triumph over adversity.The informal and very personal writing style draws the reader into a personal, historical, yet contemporary history, very relevant for the times we are living in today. A strong bond is formed between the reader and the author as they share in the moments of despair, pain, and fear, but also hope and joy, climaxing in the triumph of life over adversity.Like a phoenix from the flames, the author’s captivating, engrossing account of his life hopes to inspire and liberate others, setting them free to live an open, fully authentic life, free from the shame and fear of living with a secret.

William Kennedy is a prominent HIV activist. He has dedicated his life to combating the stigma associated with the condition. He has worked with national and local HIV support organisations. He also founded the support group Positive Cork. Will is open and out about both his sexuality and his HIV status. At 66 years of age, he continues to advocate for the rights and well-being of the LBGT+ community, and all those living with HIV.

He enjoys reading, hillwalking, and knitting among many other pastimes. He is an active member of his own LBGT+ community in his home city of Cork.

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  • John

    Overall not a bad read. Interesting to hear about what it was like to grow up in a different Ireland as a Gay man. A very short read which didn't go into too much detail and I found many spelling and grammatical errors throughout the book so that was a bit disappointing.

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