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Double Life

A Love Story from Broadway to Hollywood

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  • 13 ore di lettura

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Gay marriage is a pivotal issue in America, and the human story at its core is captured in a dual memoir by a gay male couple in a relationship spanning over 50 years. With prominent careers in entertainment, advertising, and art, the authors provide a timeline of the acceptance of gay relationships over the last half-century, sharing anecdotes involving icons like Marlon Brando, Katharine Hepburn, and Barbra Streisand. They reflect on growing up in a time when homosexuality was rarely discussed and the absence of resources for young people seeking understanding about same-sex love. Inspired by another couple who called them “an inspiration,” they felt compelled to share their experiences to demonstrate that their lives were not so different from those of heterosexual couples, advocating for equal rights under the Constitution. Alan Shayne, a former President of Warner Brothers Television, and Norman Sunshine, a successful magazine illustrator turned painter, recount their journey from the secrecy of their early relationship to a public declaration of love. They faced challenges in their careers due to societal norms and homophobia, often advised to hide their relationship. However, in 2004, they celebrated their marriage in Massachusetts, feeling liberated after years of concealment. This memoir is a poignant exploration of their partnership and the evolution of societal attitudes toward same-sex love, serving as a testament

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Double Life, Norman Sunshine, Mike Nichols, Alan Shayne

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Pubblicato
2011
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Sottotitolo
A Love Story from Broadway to Hollywood
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2011
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
348
ISBN10
1936833026
ISBN13
9781936833023
Serie
Descrizione
Gay marriage is a pivotal issue in America, and the human story at its core is captured in a dual memoir by a gay male couple in a relationship spanning over 50 years. With prominent careers in entertainment, advertising, and art, the authors provide a timeline of the acceptance of gay relationships over the last half-century, sharing anecdotes involving icons like Marlon Brando, Katharine Hepburn, and Barbra Streisand. They reflect on growing up in a time when homosexuality was rarely discussed and the absence of resources for young people seeking understanding about same-sex love. Inspired by another couple who called them “an inspiration,” they felt compelled to share their experiences to demonstrate that their lives were not so different from those of heterosexual couples, advocating for equal rights under the Constitution. Alan Shayne, a former President of Warner Brothers Television, and Norman Sunshine, a successful magazine illustrator turned painter, recount their journey from the secrecy of their early relationship to a public declaration of love. They faced challenges in their careers due to societal norms and homophobia, often advised to hide their relationship. However, in 2004, they celebrated their marriage in Massachusetts, feeling liberated after years of concealment. This memoir is a poignant exploration of their partnership and the evolution of societal attitudes toward same-sex love, serving as a testament