Heaven's Coast: A Memoir

A true, sincere autobiography, as one might expect from a poet of Mark Doty's stature. A tribute to the era that transformed countless lives. One of my favorite poets gave an honest presentation, which I appreciated.

A meditation on death that brims with life. A book about being gay in America that a rabbi could love (well, a reform rabbi). A prayer and a dance. A long, dark journey. A place in my heart.

A real tearjerker. Full of feeling and love. One of those books I would have never discovered if it weren't for my book group. So glad it found its way to my hands.

It's been years since I read this book, and I still remember how beautiful it was.

Hard to read, and hard to put down.

There is nothing wrong with the book, or memoir, but it is all me. I went in to it not knowing what it was or who it was written by, and there is no fault there but my own. I can say nothing more.