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Wrong Rooms: A Memoir (Hardcover)

by Mark Sanderson (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Scribner; First Edition edition (20 May 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0743220099
  • ISBN-13: 978-0743220095
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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Wrong Rooms is a deeply moving memoir of what it means to watch the love of your life die before your very eyes. In 1992 Mark Sanderson, a respected writer on London magazine Time Out, had an unlucky love life which had left him feeling like "a pallid, lonely Englishman". Deciding to put an advert in a lonely hearts' column, he received a reply from an Australian called Drew, "a sci-fi-loving computer nerd who told lousy jokes". Inevitably he replied, and over the next two years, they fell in love. "Drew made me happier than I had ever been before. He took me to places I never expected to see" writes Sanderson. But in April 1994 Drew was diagnosed with skin cancer. Within three months he was dead.

Wrong Rooms is the emotionally raw story of Sanderson's life with Drew, from domestic bliss through sickness and finally slow, painful death. The early sections of the book honestly evoke their blossoming relationship, as well as offering a deft portrait of gay life in 90s London. Sanderson writes with a clarity and sincerity that is all the more extraordinary because of the contrast between his life before and after Drew: "we entered a grave new world of waiting rooms, consulting rooms, hospital wards and theatres. The facts that our lives had only just changed for the better made the shock even worse". In the final moments with Drew Sanderson "experienced true horror for the first time", and at times it feels almost too intimate to read on. The book is clearly a cathartic experience for Sanderson; it is also probably one of the most painfully honest books about the loss of a lover to be written in a long time. --Jerry Brotton

Time Out
It's a very moving book. I recommend it to you.

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A moving account of love and the aftermath of death, 29 May 2002
By alasdairmorton@hotmail.com (Edinburgh, Scotland) - See all my reviews
This was an extremely well written and moving book about the relationship between Mark and his lover Drew, who he met through a contact ad placed in Time Out. Although about a gay relationship its appeal is in love and the complications of death. Although some will focus on the manner in which Drew died, for me it was an account of love and the joys of being in a warm and loving relationship. Mark Sanderson does a remarkable job in writing about such a personal and emotive subject while still capturing the depth of his relationship and the obvious lasting impact it has on his life. For those who have experienced love, it is a book which will make you laugh. For those who have not it will encourage you to look for a soul mate. Excellent!
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A superbly moving book, 22 Jun 2002
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Frankly this is not usually the type of book I would read. I was half expecting a self indulgent apology by the author as to the manner of Drew's death.

I was wrong. I found the book deeply moving and admit to a few tears. At the same time though I was struck by the warmth and love of the book.

Mark Sanderson deserves the praise he has received for the sheer quality of the narrative and the tremendous courage he has shown in writing and publishing the book.

I can see that the content will upset and even anger some people. However, perhaps they should read and accept the book for the love so clearly and positively expressed as well as the the frank descriptions of the moral dilemmas faced by Mark and doubtless many others who have to come to terms with terminal illness.

Thank you Mark

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A moving and emotional read, 10 Jul 2003
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This review is from: Wrong Rooms: A Memoir (Paperback)
The cover of this book got my attention to begin with but as soon as i started to read the first page i knew i would have to purchase it and I havent put it down since. You go through a series of emotions whilst reading this book and you feel for both Mark and Drew. When i started reading this book i was at my lowest point and i soon bonded with Mark and Drews story. It made me realise that every moment of happiness however, big or small was worth a life time of memories. I strongly recommend this book to anyone, I just couldnt put this book down. Well done to Mark because without his bravery and loyalty we wouldnt have got to know a truely wonderful man like Drew and what a wonderful life they had together.
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5.0 out of 5 stars WRONG ROOMS - VERY RIGHT FOR ME!
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Published on 31 Jan 2006 by AUGUSTIN BASAEN

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I was given this book by a family member who was so incredibly moved by Mark Sandersons honesty he left his job, and re-evaluated where he was in life. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A truly extraordinary book
'Wrong Rooms' by Mark Sanderson is an astonishing book. Painful and heart-breakingly honest, this memoir was as intense an emotional experience as I have ever felt reading a... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
Its hard to review this book without repeating the words of other reviewers..."honest....tragic....moving....emotional" etc, yet, it is indeed all these things and more. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2004 by K. Morris

5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant
I adore this book. It was given to me by an austrailian friend before she went back to oz, still to this day i dont know why but im glad she did. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars "wrong rooms right book"
This is a powerful account of love and loss, of meeting the person who you want to spend the rest of your life with, and then seeing them die ,painfully. Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!
A painful book to read, full of love, sadness and a rollercoaster of emotion. Sometimes had to put it down take a deep breath then read on. Very sad. My best book of the year!
Published on 20 Jul 2003 by D. Linton

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This book is about true love. The fact that it is a gay love story is irrelevant, love is love. The 'taboo' subjects that Mark Sanderson tackled in this book were of course,... Read more
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