In this artfully composed LGBT memoir, author Stan Bourgeault examines his youth, academic development, career adventures and misadventures, and marital pretense-all while gaining national recognition for his work with the handicapped and building a distinguished career in international program development.

Noteworthy for its intimacy, candor, and historical scope through eight decades of changing times, "The Other Me" is Bourgeault's story of growing up, becoming aware, and living with the reality of the need for another man in his life.

Eighty years ago, this need meant a life of...