Publisher's Synopsis
With My Heart in My Mouth is a memoir written by Norton Taylor and Duncan. The book is a personal account of their journey as a gay couple in the 1970s and 1980s, during a time when homosexuality was still considered a taboo subject. The book explores the challenges they faced as a couple, including discrimination, homophobia, and the AIDS epidemic.The memoir begins with their initial meeting in London in the early 1970s and follows their journey as they move to New York City, where they become involved in the gay rights movement. The book delves into their personal experiences, including their struggles with coming out to family and friends, as well as their experiences with discrimination in the workplace and in their personal lives.As the AIDS epidemic begins to spread, the book takes a more poignant turn, as the couple navigates the devastating impact of the disease on their community. The book offers a firsthand account of the fear, confusion, and loss experienced by those affected by the epidemic, as well as the resilience and strength of the community in the face of adversity.Throughout the memoir, Taylor and Duncan offer a candid and honest portrayal of their relationship, as well as the challenges and triumphs of their lives as a gay couple. With My Heart in My Mouth is a powerful and moving memoir that offers a unique perspective on the gay rights movement and the AIDS epidemic, as well as a testament to the enduring power of love and resilience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.