This is Bryce Courtenay's moving tribute to his son, Damon, a hemophiliac who died from medically acquired AIDS on April 1, 1991, at the age of 24.
April Fool's Day is controversial, painful and heartbreaking, yet has a gentle humor. It is also life-affirming and, above all, a testimony to the incredible regenerative strength of love: how when we confront our worst, we can become our best. This tragic yet uplifting story will change the way you think. From the author of The Power of One.
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"I loved this book, even though it was a sad story. The main character in this book dies from Aids and be prepared to cry alot if you read this book. I loved this book though and highly recommend it!! " — Samantha (4 out of 5 stars)
"I loved this book, even though it was a sad story. The main character in this book dies from Aids and be prepared to cry alot if you read this book. I loved this book though and highly recommend it!! "
" This is a non-fiction novel about Bryce's son Damon. It is heartwrenching to read about his stuggles with haemophilia and AIDS. "
" True story about author's son and his medical problems. Enjoyed it. "
" I truely enjoyed this book, it was a heart breaking true story, do not read without tissues near by. Made me realise just how much the medical world has to answer for!!!!!!! "
" cry your way through this one! amazing true story of Bryce Courtenay's son's tragic life. "
" Tragic, makes me understand why Bryce Courtenay wrote Tandia the way he did. All that hurt and anguish had to go somewhere. "
" Very sad and heartfelt book. A vision into the life of Bryce's sons struggle.Great read. "
" Saved by Bryce Courtenay's excellent writing, but such a heart-wrenching true story of his son's illness. "
" I finished but it wasn't easy "
" Brilliant memoir, brilliant writing and brilliant ending "
" The least favorite of the books by Bryce Courtenay. This is the story of his son's dying of AIDS. It is a very sad story but not my cupa. "
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