The rest of it : hustlers, cocaine, depression, and then some, 1976-1988
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Durham : Duke University Press, 2018.
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Published
Durham : Duke University Press, 2018.
Format
Book
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242 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English

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Includes index.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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"For many, the death of a parent marks a low point in their personal lives. For Martin Duberman-a major historian and a founding figure in the history of gay and lesbian studies-the death of his mother was just the beginning of what became a twelve-year period filled with despair, drug addiction, and debauchery. From his cocaine use, massive heart attack, and immersion into New York's gay hustler scene to experiencing near-suicidal depression and attending rehab, The Rest of It is the previously untold and revealing story of how Duberman managed to survive his turbulent personal life while still playing leading roles in the gay community and the academy. Despite the hardships, Duberman managed to be incredibly productive: he wrote his biography of Paul Robeson, rededicated himself to teaching, wrote plays, and coedited the prize-winning Hidden from History. His exploration of new paths of scholarship culminated in his founding of the Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies, thereby inaugurating a new academic discipline. At the outset of the HIV/AIDS epidemic Duberman increased his political activism, and in these pages he also describes the tensions between the New Left and gay organizers, as well as the profound homophobia that created the conditions for queer radical activism. Filled with gossip, featuring cameo appearances by luminaries such as Gore Vidal, Norman Mailer, Vivian Gornick, Susan Brownmiller, Kate Millett, and Néstor Almendros, among many others, and most importantly, written with an unflinching and fearless honesty, The Rest of It provides scathing insights into a troubling decade of both personal and political history. It is a stimulating look into a key period of Duberman's life, which until now had been too painful to share."--Publisher's description.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Duberman, M. B. (2018). The rest of it: hustlers, cocaine, depression, and then some, 1976-1988 . Duke University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Duberman, Martin B.. 2018. The Rest of It: Hustlers, Cocaine, Depression, and Then Some, 1976-1988. Duke University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Duberman, Martin B.. The Rest of It: Hustlers, Cocaine, Depression, and Then Some, 1976-1988 Duke University Press, 2018.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Duberman, Martin B.. The Rest of It: Hustlers, Cocaine, Depression, and Then Some, 1976-1988 Duke University Press, 2018.

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