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This Shadow Follows Me
by
Joseph McGinnis (Goodreads Author)
Composed from true life events and personal manuscripts, This Shadow Follows Me, is a riveting fiction novel of Alec Andrews and the friends and family that faltered around him.
The story begins with the death bed of Andrew's ex-boyfriend Troy who was dying of AIDS complications. Alec tries to tell his life story in hopes that he can make up for all that he could not tell T...more
The story begins with the death bed of Andrew's ex-boyfriend Troy who was dying of AIDS complications. Alec tries to tell his life story in hopes that he can make up for all that he could not tell T...more
Paperback, 222 pages
Published
June 10th 2011
by Joseph McGinnis
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"Composed from true life events and personal manuscripts, This Shadow Follows Me, is a riveting fiction novel of Alec Andrews and the friends and family that faltered around him.
The story begins with the death bed of Andrew's ex-boyfriend Troy who was dying of AIDS complications. Alec tries to tell his life story in hopes that he can make up for all that he could not tell Troy when he was alive. Alec's life story lurks with the self destruction of a family that drove him to crucify himself, in h...more
The story begins with the death bed of Andrew's ex-boyfriend Troy who was dying of AIDS complications. Alec tries to tell his life story in hopes that he can make up for all that he could not tell Troy when he was alive. Alec's life story lurks with the self destruction of a family that drove him to crucify himself, in h...more
Feeling incredibly guilty that it took me so long to read this, but it was worth the wait. Well written and intense.
I won a copy of this through goodreads first-reads giveaways.
I won a copy of this through goodreads first-reads giveaways.
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From the first page you are welcomed into Alecs life with open arms. The story gives a good insight into Alecs life & the struggle facing many young men in this situation.
The book starts out as a sad heatbreaking story, it transforms into a book full of strength and courage. Full of twists and turns, and plenty of setbacks, with a beautiful ending. It's a fantastic read.
(I got this through a goodreads competition)
The book starts out as a sad heatbreaking story, it transforms into a book full of strength and courage. Full of twists and turns, and plenty of setbacks, with a beautiful ending. It's a fantastic read.
(I got this through a goodreads competition)
Great novel. Very heart felt, had me in tears though and also made me laugh. I love the ending, but I can't spoil it for everyone. Joseph McGinnis has a great writing style that flows very well together. One of those novels that will stay with you. I hope they make this into a movie.
When I read the description of the book I was intrigued. When I won a copy in a Goodreads giveaway I was thrilled! I started reading as soon as it arrived at my doorstep. Here's what I enjoyed about the book: the concepts and insight. Here's what I didn't like: the writing. For me writing is probably the biggest draw or turn off in a book which is why I had to rate this so low for my own review. I felt like the book would have benefited so much from further editing and revision. The ideas were g...more
Jan 01, 2013
Emily
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone going through problems with their sexuality.
This was an amazing book. I got it off of Goodreads and while unpacking in my dorm I came across it again. It interested me so I read it. I finished it during my trip in Israel. For me it seemed very personal because I am/was going through some of the same stuff that is in the book. I went through the book and highlighted parts which I felt that I connected to me. The problems the main character goes through with his sexuality, his health, his love life, and his mental health was described in a...more
Oct 13, 2011
Josh
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
drama readers
Recommended to Josh by:
found online
This novel was something I had to read slow and could not speed read. It was very powerful with a lot of twists and turns. I did not expect this novel to take the directions it did. I am amazed by this story. Even though Joseph McGinnis says it is fiction, I have a hard time believing this is not a true story. You can't make this stuff up. I think the cover does not speak to the novel as well as I expected. It appears as a major dark novel, but in a lot of ways it is very positive. I look forwar...more
As with any book, there is content and execution, and I am going to qualify my review on this one and focus on content. One's reaction to the book's content will depend on one's taste for drama, angst,and an honesty that is rightly described as painful. It is this content that I alternately connected with and sometimes felt overwhelmed by as I read the book. The main character, Alec, seems to have been cursed with everything from bickering parents who don't accept his sexuality to boyfriends who...more
This novel was a quick read. I loved the story line and the monologue style writing. It is amazing to see novels on these social issues be talked about. This Shadow Follows Me, was a great journey in the life of someone that is strong. I found the in depth jump into a mind very refreshing. This is not just another written novel. You can tell the author spent time working through these characters.
Aug 04, 2011
Rodney Boynton
marked it as to-read
I can't wait to read this. From a paragraph in the description...
"Alec is ultimately haunted by a dream where he took his own life. In the dream he killed himself, only to be told he would have to live his life over again without making the same mistakes, but not able to remember the previous mistakes to stop them from coming true."...
gave me chills up and down my spine.
"Alec is ultimately haunted by a dream where he took his own life. In the dream he killed himself, only to be told he would have to live his life over again without making the same mistakes, but not able to remember the previous mistakes to stop them from coming true."...
gave me chills up and down my spine.
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Mar 31, 2012
Andreaoflove
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Adult aubiences
Recommended to Andreaoflove by:
found on amazon
This book, omg this book made me really think about life and what could happen for those that do not have the stegnth to survive through the difficult time of life. I think this will never make me fill the same. I can not believe how this book has effected me. I have to tell everyone that may read this be prepared for a great journey. It is substantial.
I liked this book but had some issues with the way it was written. I thought Alec was telling Troy about his life but at times we was refering to Troy as if he were speaking to him and others like he was telling someone else about him. And I really had a problem with not learning from other people's mistakes. I mean there were so many ways for Alec to avoid getting HIV and he was still an extremely careless person. I ended up skimming through a big part of this book because it was confusing and...more
For some reason I struggled with the beginning (probably because the subject is to close to my heart) but I'm so glad I stuck it out and continued reading. Some parts had me in tears and others laughing. The book took a twist I didn't see coming. Such a great ending. I'm so glad I won this book. It's a keeper for sure :) It makes you realize what's important to you.
Great novel. Made me really think about my own prejudices. I am a very liberal person, but this novel made me realize I have a lot of growing up to do. Very well written and very power.
Well written, an emotional ride through the life of a young man searching for love, respect, true friends, but mostly someone to trust. This story is a sad reminder that there are way too many young people being disrespected and cast out by ignorant family members stuck living in the dark ages.
Fantastic, moving and sad. I couldn't put it down.
I enjoyed the timely topic of AIDs and HIV in 2011.
Mar 02, 2012
Mohamed
added it
I think it will be intereting book
great book a must read
What a fantastic book sad but uplifting also.
I couldn't put this down and read it quite quickly.
I couldn't put this down and read it quite quickly.
Feb 26, 2012
Amanda
marked it as did-not-finish
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I spend a majority of the part of this book I read thinking WTF? I am totally lost and giving up.
May 22, 2013
Korin
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| topics | posts | views | last activity | |
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| Have you lost someone to AIDS complications or know someone living with the virus? | 2 | 4 | Feb 12, 2013 02:36pm | |
| This Shadow Follows Me - Something new | 2 | 10 | Nov 03, 2011 09:08pm |
I live near San Francisco where I focus on a career in fiction writing. Some of my first projects include short stories, monologues, blogs, novel writing, website writing, and news articles. This Shadow Follows Me was my first novel published in 2011. I will only write a novel that is entertaining and poignant. I love to write things that either scare people or make them think. Look for my new nov...more
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