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"My Secret History" traces the life of André Parent, a writer whose wanderings across the world mirror the many intimate relationships he cultivates. Starting as a teenage altar boy, Parent’s early sexual encounters set the tone for a life lived in parallel worlds—public acclaim as an author and private adventures with women from all walks of life. As he travels through Africa and beyond, the novel examines the tension between his public success and the hidden desires that shape his decisions, culminating in a marriage that forces him to confront who he truly is.
Theroux blends travel narrative with personal revelation, offering a candid look at the complexities of male desire, the creative process, and the costs of living in secrecy.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Relationship Drama
Authors: Paul Theroux
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