Episode · Conversations with Tyler · 2021-08-11
Books mentioned on Andrew Sullivan on Braving New Intellectual Journeys
Upon learning he was HIV positive in 1993, Andrew Sullivan began writing more than he ever had before. Believing that he didn't have long to live, he wanted to leave behind a book detailing his best argument for refocusing the gay rights movement on marriage equality and military service.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Virtually Normal
Virtually Normal by Andrew Sullivan is a cerebral, tightly argued 1995 book that laid out some of the earliest mainstream arguments for overhauling the gay rights movement by centering marriage equality and military service.
Discussed“i remember for example writing virtually normal which was this very tightly argued cerebral book and then after i'd finished the gut of it i went to celebrate with some friends”
Where to get it
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David Copperfield
David Copperfield is a classic 1849 coming-of-age novel by Charles Dickens that follows the lifelong trials, growth, and personal development of its titular protagonist.
Discussed“i think david copperfield”
Where to get it
