- Paperback: 158 pages
- Publisher: Gay Men's Press (1 April 1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0854491341
- ISBN-13: 978-0854491346
- Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 12.8 x 1.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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- #80 in Books > Society, Politics & Philosophy > Social Sciences > Social Issues > Ethical Issues > Prostitution
- #90 in Books > Biography > Gay & Lesbian > Gay
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
This book focuses on Richie McMullen's experiences as a young runaway rent boy in London. It is absolutely beautifully written and although disturbing at times you won't want to put it down. Thouroughly recommended as, not an easy read, but nevertheless, a beautiful and intriguing one.
Again, quickly delivered and posted. I can do no more than re-iterate my words on Richie Mcmullen's other books: well worth buying and a good read. A look back into the mystery of why some - or perhaps, most - of us didn't follow his lead. A good 'look back'.
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Richie rediscovered
19 Sep 2003
I am Richie's cousin, a year or so younger; we were close in the early teen years, going to the same youth club dances and to pubs along Liverpool's dock road where Richie knew they allowed underage drinking in the backroom. We had fun; even took girls on dates to Formby beach together (still got the photos!), and I had absolutely no idea what Richie's real life was like. But Richie was charismatic and it was always great to be with him.
About 35 years later I recognised his voice instantly on a BBC radio interview and I got back in touch. I read his books and, as the university literature expert I'd since become, I recognised the brilliance of his literary talent. More than that, I recognised the integrity of his writing which exactly matched the integrity of the personality I began to rediscover. Richie had been a rentboy, but he transformed that experience not just into literature, but in his own daily life. He became a counsellor, and co-founded a charity to support others caught up in the underworld of male prostitution. But more than that, even as he was dying with HIV-Aids, he oozed love, compassion and saintliness in the most disarming, unassuming and matter-of-fact way imaginable. If there are saints, he was one even if he didn't know it: those who loved him did. And those who read him will share in the abundant love he had, in the wonderful way he had of ennobling and dignifying the human condition, however sordid it might have seemed at first blush. Read his books;do yourself - literally - a favour.
Gorgeous
21 Jun 2004
I haven't much to say except that I think that Richie McMullen's pair of memoirs, "Enchanted Boy" and "Enchanted Youth", are two of the most beautiful, painful, and hopeful autobiographical volumes I've ever read. I was greatly saddened to read of his death online several years ago. It's remarkable that he survived what he details in these books to become the social activist he became as an adult.
Emotionally Gripping!
25 Aug 2003
Richie McMullen has so expertly employed the English Language to draw his readers into his struggle for survival as a 15-year-old London rent boy. Once I got started reading I was so drawn in that I almost believed that I was there with him observing first hand as a friend of his. I felt the love, the deep friendships, the fears, the frustrations, the hatred and the soul-searching that Richie experienced and it tore my heart apart. But, I glowed with elation as I read the last words and concluded it was all worth it.
This will be the first book I have ever read twice! In fact, I feel compelled to try to contact Richie directly to express my admiration. VERY good reading! Highly recommended!
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