The Memoirs of Daniel Stanton: An Incomplete Man

ISBN: 147837991X

Author: Loehmann, David

Condition: New

Product Description It is 1969 and the Viet Nam war is at its height. Daniel Stanton is 19, confused and insecure about his future and sexual identity. Born into a family of wealth and power he decides against following family tradition and enlists in the US Navy. Robert Berman, a 26 year old college graduate whose deferment from military service has expired, meets Daniel at boot camp. Impressed with his gentle manner, intelligence, charm and undeniable beauty, Robert begins to question his own feelings. They are drawn together from the first moment they meet and embark on a journey filled with adversity and doubt, neither one wanting to admit that as time goes by they are falling ever deeper in love. David Loehmann weaves a tale of love that occurs only rarely between two people, the kind that was meant to be. Set in the time of the Stonewall Riots, he recounts a period of time when being gay meant the possibility of going to jail. With first-hand knowledge of the fabric of gay life during that time, his story reflects the changes that were slowly starting to arise on the horizon. From the Author Writing this book was a very personal experience for me.  While it is a work of fiction it contains a number of events drawn from actual experiences I had as a member of the US Navy and my life in Los Angeles.  It is what I would have wanted to happen, minus the more dramatic elements, but not what actually occurred. I became so involved with this work I could actually see the two main characters in my mind.  They took on a life of their own.  There were times when I wasn't even conscious of what I was typing out, the words flowed so freely and without effort. In truth, this book is for those who have a definite affinity for romanticism.  It also carries a message.  Regardless of whom it is you find yourself in love with, be true to that love.  Do not compromise, do not let it go, let nothing stop you.  You owe it to yourself not to. About the Author David Loehmann was born and raised in the United States. He is not a person of any particular importance and has not won any prestigious awards or commendations. He is, however, blessed with an incredible imagination. Having lived on both coasts, David is a self-described professional casual observer; always watching, always listening. His most recent writings have centered around the experiences he had as a young man in the United States Navy and as a male hustler in Los Angeles. (No, I'm just kidding, I never did that!) Friendly and outgoing, David has always been well regarded by his friends and assoiates, being particularly noted for his wry commentary on just about any topic. Simply put, David has the uncanny ability to make people laugh.