Fairyland
A Memoir of My Father
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4.1 • 110 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Finalist for a Lambda Literary Award and a San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of the Year
In this vibrant memoir, Alysia Abbott recounts growing up in 1970s San Francisco with Steve Abbott, a gay, single father during an era when that was rare. Reconstructing their time together from a remarkable cache of Steve’s writings, Alysia gives us an unforgettable portrait of a tumultuous, historic period in San Francisco as well as an exquisitely moving account of a father’s legacy and a daughter’s love.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Alysia Abbott was an unusual eyewitness to a period of sweeping cultural change, and she gives us a window into that unique perspective in this compelling memoir. After her mother’s death when she was very young, Alysia and her father, Steve, moved to San Francisco. There, Steve soon came out as gay and immersed himself in the burgeoning gay rights movement as well as the local poetry scene. As special as her life often is, Alysia’s love for her father doesn’t always mesh with her desire for a more stable life—something she revisits poignantly as an adult when she becomes his caretaker as he struggles with AIDS. This is a fascinating exploration of both the queer liberation movement and the relatable hurdles of growing up.
Customer Reviews
Absorbing.
This is a powerfully written book that captures both your attention and your heart.
Very well done.
Deeply honest and insightful. Great read
This is an excellent read you won't want to put down. It captures the essence of a unique father/daughter relationship while speaking of the AIDS crisis. Important, personal and universal.
Eh...
I just could not get into this book.