Living Behind the Facade: The Memoirs Of George E. Somers - A Gay Man's Journey Through the 20th Century

Living Behind the Facade: The Memoirs Of George E. Somers - A Gay Man's Journey Through the 20th Century is a revealing and compelling memoir about the life of George E. Somers, a gay man and artist whose experiences spanned much of the 20th century.

Born in the Philippines after the Spanish-American War to an American father from Kansas and a Spanish mother in Manila, George understood early in life that he was different from other boys his age. His story offers a deeply personal perspective on identity, sexuality, and survival during a time when many homosexuals were pressured to live behind a socially accepted heterosexual facade.

Set long before the rise of the modern Gay Rights Movement, this memoir reflects a shadowed era in which living openly was often not possible. It also places George within early LGBTQ+ history, including his involvement with one of the first gay rights organizations in the United States, the Society for Individual Rights.

This 2019 edition, revised in 2023, is a 446-page, perfect bound book in black and white.

• Format: 446 pages, perfect bound, black and white
• Edition: 2019, revised 2023
• Shipping note: Includes free shipping insurance