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The memoir captures Joseph Caldwell's vibrant experiences in Manhattan during the 1950s and 60s, a time marked by artistic camaraderie and a burgeoning gay culture. He reflects on his life in a modest apartment near the Brooklyn Bridge, his activism, and his rise as a writer. The narrative shifts dramatically with the onset of the AIDS epidemic, transforming the city’s emotional landscape. Caldwell's involvement as a volunteer at Saint Vincent's hospital leads to unexpected connections and a poignant exploration of love and loss amidst tragedy.
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In the Shadow of the Bridge: A Memoir, Joseph Caldwell
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- In the Shadow of the Bridge: A Memoir
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Joseph Caldwell
- Publisher
- Delphinium Books
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9781883285944
- Category
- Music, Biographies and Thoughts, LGBTQ+
- Description
- The memoir captures Joseph Caldwell's vibrant experiences in Manhattan during the 1950s and 60s, a time marked by artistic camaraderie and a burgeoning gay culture. He reflects on his life in a modest apartment near the Brooklyn Bridge, his activism, and his rise as a writer. The narrative shifts dramatically with the onset of the AIDS epidemic, transforming the city’s emotional landscape. Caldwell's involvement as a volunteer at Saint Vincent's hospital leads to unexpected connections and a poignant exploration of love and loss amidst tragedy.