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Drawing directly from Lou Sullivan’s lifelong diaries, We Both Laughed In Pleasure chronicles the life of one of America’s first openly gay trans men to undergo medical transition. The book traces Sullivan’s experiences as he navigates the evolving social, political, and medical landscapes of the late 20th century, from his formative years at age eleven through his later life until his death at thirty-nine from AIDS. The volumes combine sensual, candid, and reflective entries that illuminate Sullivan’s personal identity, challenges, and resilience, offering a nuanced counterpoint to conventional trans narratives.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Lou Sullivan
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