Oliver's Diary

Name: Oliver's Diary
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781543930948
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A Lgbtq+ Love Story

By Robert Groves

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Oliver's Diary explores the poignant and multifaceted journey through adolescence and adulthood. From the trials of bullying and first loves to the complexities of military service during the Don't Ask, Don't Tell era, it captures a lifetime of memories that evoke laughter, tears, and reflection. A heartfelt narrative that resonates with anyone who has loved, lost, and kept secrets.
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Ideal for readers interested in personal memoirs, those navigating parenting and family dynamics, or anyone seeking a relatable and touching story about growth, love, and resilience.

Oliver chronicles his journey of bullying, falling into and out of love with more than one man, finding his adult independence, navigating the era of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, and achieving self-acceptance through reflection of his diary entries spanning four decades. You will laugh. You will cry. You will smile.

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Tormented by bullies? Remember that first adolescent crush? Recall the search for the perfect spouse? Fell in love? Lost love?

Served and feared in the military during the Don't Ask, Don't Tell era? Grieved for a loss? Have a lifetime of memories that make you laugh and smile? Kept secrets? Oliver's Diary is your story.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781543930948

Publisher: BookBaby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 June 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: BookBaby

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 235g

Pages: 142

Collections

Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Parenting & Family Robert Groves Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Rob is a retired Air Force Nurse Corps officer and continues to have an active nursing practice. He is originally from Dalton, Georgia, lived all over the globe during his military service, and retired to Hinesville, Georgia. This is Mr. Groves' third publication.His first book, "A Date with Oliver," published under the pseudonym Brendan Solomon, focused on the struggles of LGBTQ+ adolescent love in a time when homosexuality was still considered a mental disorder. The book, no longer available, was released only to the Australia and Asia markets in 2008 and received critical acclaim. In 2010, Mr. Groves also published a genealogy work highlighting his maternal ancestors' contributions to the United States as it was being formed in the 18th and 19th centuries.He is pleased to bring you the rest of Oliver's story.