Author:
C.D Lane
Title:
Living To Die / Dying To Live: 29 Years Surviving HIV.
Genre:
Biography and Autobiography, Personal Memoir, Biography, Personal, Autobiography, Memoir,
I
got this book for free in exchange for an honest review. I got this
book from bostick communications.
First
of all l would like to say a big thank you to C.D Lane for sending me
his book and giving me a chance to read it. I also want to say a big
thank you to bostick communications for letting me be apart of their
book reviewing team.
I
would tell people that you should step outside your comfort zone with
books because it is good to add more authors and genres to your
reading portfolio. Even if you do not read books like this.
I
normally read books of this genre but l also stepped outside my
comfort zone. I am so glad l did because l have read so many great
books and come across some great authors.
This
book has 258 pages and 42 chapters in it.
I
highly recommend this book.
Synopsis:
On February the 10th 1987, I was told I would be dead in a
year. This is a book of lies exposing the truth. This is my story
from my point of view with harsh revelations and very pleasant
realities. Nothing will be hidden from the world when the pages are
all turned. This will be a shock to some, a joy to very few and there
are friends and family who may never speak to me again once the
truths are no longer hidden. It has been oft adopted out of context
and it is my turn now. “ and you shall know the truth and the truth
shall make you free”, (gospel of John Ch.8.VS.32) I am not
speaking of the truth of knowing Jesus. I am speaking of the truth of
knowing me. If the truth sets me free from relationships that can not
handle the truth. I am truly sorry.
It
has been said, beauty is in the eye of the beholder but l can see
nothing in my past that is truly beautiful. The words will show the
complications and dirtiness that is life. Some will read these words
and swear l will burn in hell. Perhaps, but “ judge not, that ye be
judged, for with what judgement ye judge, ye shall be judged: and
with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you” - ( Matthew
. CH. 7. Vs. 1-3). so be careful. If there is a hell. You may h=join
me there. The truth can also get twisted as I have done to protect
the not so innocent. I will say this is my story. It is very graphic
at times, hurtful of individuals at time ( not intentional) and
quite possibly something you may not want your children to know
about. This is not something I want my mother to read.
With
regard to the form of prose. This book is written with no manual of
style, with no consideration for grammar and a complete disregard for
what spell check does not catch. The words are here solely to
illustrate the broken truth that is life … my life.
Review:
I found this book really easy to get in to and hard to put down once
I started reading it. I was hooked on this book after reading the
first page. I wish this book would not finish I was sad to finish
reading this book. I wish there was a follow on to this book I would
happily read this book again. I sometimes cuddle up with my cat
reading this book or listening to magic. I am addicted to this book.
I love reading memoirs and I love reading about other people stories
sometimes they make me cry. I can not put in to words how great this
book is I would tell people to read it for themselves to know how
great it really is. Sometimes when it is too hot to sleep I would
just read this book. This book is a must read l am so glad l have
read this book. This book is a must have on any bookshelf. I wish I
could rate this book more then five stars because it is worth more
then the five stars l rated it. I reviewed this book on goodreads,
amazon UK and us and on my blog. I got this book in hardback. I also
share pictures on my Instagram donnareviewsbooks that l made to share pictures of my beautiful books. Some of the songs the author picked
for his memorial are great. Wiz Khalifa see you again was played at
my Grandad's funeral it was also the first song l heard after my
Grandad passed away. It is so fitting for any memorial/funeral. I was
sad to read about the loss of C.D Land and Amy's baby daughter Dianna
Dee Lane. It is really hard to lose a loved one. I do not judge the
author. I could not get enough of this book. I would love to read
more from C.D Lane. This is a good but also sad book. I would happily
read this book again. But I would tell people not to judge the book
or author. It really is a great book. I was sad to read that so many
people had sadly passed away. It was nice to read that the author was
still best friends with his ex-wife. I liked that they had a daughter
together. I was sad to read that lisa had passed away. I would like
to say rest in peace to all the people that sadly passed away and to
the families of them all sorry for your loss. It sounds like Amanda
has great parents. I would chill out on my bed reading this book and
listening to magic. I loved reading about the authors life and I
think he is very brave telling his story. I was really sad to read
that his brother passed away. It is nice that all the wedding gifts
C.D Lane and Lisa got are being given to their daughter when she is
ready to take them. It was nice to read that Amanda father's
boyfriend and her mother's husband are going to be there for her when
the time comes when her beloved father passes away. All the money
from this book sale will go to Amanda after the author ( her father)
passes away so please buy this book.
About
The Author: Dee Lane grew up in Birch river, West Virginia, a very
small, no stop light town. Lane's youthful habits may have been
typical, but where mistakes that would shape who he is now in spite
of the fact he was attempting to cover up who he was then. His
promiscuity bordered an predatory and his seductions were numerous. On
reflection most guys would simply say “ boys will be boys” while
others would say he was his parent's worse nightmare. It is a
semantic argument whether history proves this out, or if it was
simply youthful exuberance.
Mr.
Lane has always been outspoken, and often his words escape his mouth
with little or no filter. Leaving home as soon as he could at just
barely 18, he was off to make his own way and survive the evils of
the world, the life and times of Dee Lane is not a pretty story but
then life is not all daffodils and sunshine. Lies upon lies were
stacked up like cord wood to hide the truth that he feared would hurt
others. But this in itself was a lie to himself. Dee was diagnosed HIV positive on February 10th, 1987. there after accepting
every illness as possibly bringing his last breathe. After a life of
mistake after mistake, living like a rock star, at times on the
budget of a vagrant. Sleeping with many women and men and loving a
few. Spending 10 years in the navy on some wonderfully clandestine
still classified missions and moonlighting in restaurants all over
the world. He then marriaged his best friend with whom he had a
daughter and become part owner of a restaurant. By order of his
doctors. Dee Lane is now retired and writing full time.
About
The Book: I really like this book cover. I like the picture on this
book cover. I love the colours on this book cover. I love that the
picture is a waterfall.
Star
Rating: Five Out Of Five Stars.
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