From the very first chapter, I felt all the raw emotion radiate off the pages of “Slaves to the Rhythm”. It was as if I were right there with Terry the whole time- living, breathing each and every moment with him. This story is more than watching a partner live with AIDS. It’s a story that depicts family relationships and struggles, undeniable passion and loyalty for those we love and what it means to overcome adversity that we may encounter. This was my review on Amazon for Slaves to the Rhythm- A Love Story, written by Terry Connell.
Today I honor World AIDS Day by celebrating my friend’s book. The idea of the book was sparked by a family tree put together by his father, in which Terry’s partner, Stephen was left off. Intertwined between two stories, 1) following journal entries of Terry’s years caring for his partner with AIDS and 2) vignettes of family history as a gay, Irish Catholic boy, Slaves to the Rhythm is about life, death and self discovery.
Terry was interviewed by Anthony Brooks and that can be found here- http://radioboston.wbur.org/2011/03/30/slaves-to-the-rhythm
In memory of those we remember and in honor of those still waiting for a cure-
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