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Babycakes: A Touching Saga of Community, Resilience, and the Fight Against Aids in 1980s San Francisco (Tales of the City, 4)

Name: Babycakes: A Touching Saga of Community, Resilience, and the Fight Against Aids in 1980s San Francisco (Tales of the City, 4)
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Rating: 4.5 (3 reviews)
ISBN: 9780060924836

Armistead Maupin

4.5 / 5.0

Published: 1994 ISBN: 9780060924836

Genres

Contemporary Humor Rockstar Romance Romance Sports

Description

San Francisco in the 1980s is a city defined by its vibrant spirit and the profound, shifting landscapes of its residents. In this poignant installment of an iconic series, the narrative follows Michael Tolliver as he navigates the complexities of love, friendship, and the looming shadow of the AIDS epidemic. While the story sparkles with the trademark wit and humor readers have come to adore, it also offers a deeply moving exploration of a community facing an unprecedented crisis. What makes this journey truly special is its unflinching honesty. Michael is a character who embodies resilience, providing a raw and authentic look at life as an HIV-positive man during a time of immense uncertainty. He navigates the trials of romance and the demands of a changing world with grace and heart. This is not just a tale of struggle; it is a testament to the enduring power of chosen family and the courage required to find joy in the face of adversity. With a perfect blend of charm and emotional weight, this story captures the essence of a generation fighting for their lives and their right to love, leaving readers both heartbroken and profoundly uplifted.

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ScottNWDW

March 6, 2012

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Interesting Book

I read this 4th installment of the Tales of the City series and absolutely loved it. Some of the stories seemed a little far fetched with Michael going off to England and running into Mona, but over all it was a great story. I am reading all the books in order and I love the characters. I did read Michael Tolliver Lives when it first came out on iBooks based only on watching the first 3 books in their television format. When I got my Kindle and heard that Further Tales, More Tales, Babycakes and Significant Others would be released finally on Kindle I decided to read the whole series in order. I am so glad to have read the series up to this point and the look forward to the remaining 4 books, even though I've already read the 7th book, I will read it again.

Amazon Customer

December 3, 2012

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Bravo!

This was one of my favorite of the series. The main character is HIV positive and shows him in a way that not a lot of other books show the disease. The full series had a lot of up s and downs for me, but mainly this was a lot of fun to read them all. The last 3 the story telling gets more serious and makes you fall in love with the characters.

Babs

September 14, 2014

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Wonderful read, but annoying typos in Kindle edition

As with the first three in this series, Babycakes is simply wonderful. My only complaint? The last half of the Kindle edition has scores of typographical errors. Some I could skim over, others made me pause to figure out what the heck?? Still, Michael's sojourn to London brought back lovely memories of that marvelous city, especially in that time period. The coincidences and quick resolution to tangled situations are in this book as much as in the others, but I still love them and look forward to each chapter and every new adventure.

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