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5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Byron Nease Is An Inspiration, A Messenger of Hope Jan 08, 2009
By Dr. Gerald Goldhaber
"CEO, GRA, LLC"
You cannot stop reading Byron Nease's autobiographical work until you have read the last word in the epilogue! It is a book of propositions and counter propositions. You will be shocked and angered with his stories of maternal physical abuse yet soothed by his mother's later warmness and even shades of motherly love when Byron confronts a potentially deadly disease. You will be frustrated by Byron's rigid minister father and his antediluvian views of homosexuality, stubbornly clinging to selected religious passages to "encourage" Byron to change his orientation and deliver grandchildren and later in agreement with his father's coming to grips with and managing even in a loving way his latter years with Byron. You will laugh and cry at the stories about his sisters and his stepparents (mom and dad) and be perplexed yet have total clarity about his loving caring for his aged and dying grandmother, a woman for whom class may be an understatement. You will be in puzzlement over the stringent budget of a Broadway leading actor and yet his outlandish spending, similar to a wealthy art collector, as he assembled his worldly traveled collection of art, artifacts and as Byron calls them, his "tsotchkes". You will be saddened by his HIV Positive diagnosis but in constant awe at his ability to fight back, seek new drugs, remedies and surgeries, in short, his survivor instincts displayed while he chose to live every day as if it were his last, culminating in a several laps around the world trip, all paid for by a luxury cruise line where he entertained a taxing "two shows/week".
And finally, while you are exhausted from your non-stop reading marathon, you will have enough energy on the last page to cheer, to give Byron the standing ovation he so richly deserves for
bringing hope, courage and love to all of us, his most important audience as every person's true Leading Man, The Man Without a Mask.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
A must read Jan 08, 2009
By Phantom Phan
Behind the Mask No More is a beautiful, painful, enouraging, revealing book. Author Byron Nease shows great courage in writing such a personal account of his life. This book will not disappoint. Share it with anyone who needs a shot of positive motivation.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
A Second Read Oct 31, 2010
By Mary A. Hudspeth
I read Byron Nease's book when it was first published and am delighted to order it again for my Kindle. This is a life-revealing story, warts and all, which touches the heart and encourages one to succeed in spite of obstacles. Mr. Nease's story is remarkable and one everyone should read - especially if you think you've had it tough. Congratulations, Mr. Nease, on your beautiful story. When will we get another?
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Something for Everyone Dec 08, 2008
By Chris P. Brown
This is more than a memoir. It includes revelations about the author's family to which every family can relate. The reader wants to learn more about these fascinating characters and find out what else could possibly happen. Despite some "down" episodes, the tenor of the book is uplifting and hopeful. No question about the courage it takes to write a book of this caliber. Congratulations Byron Nease on a job well done.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
A MUST READ Mar 09, 2009
By George Abraham
"Reader and Writer"
Mr.Byron Nease is not just a skillful actor and singer, but, like all of us, has had to face much adversity and tragedy in his life. In this sense he is "Everyman," who inspires us all to face our difficulties and resolve them in a proactive way. His spirituality and upbringing have served him well, as he is a man of faith and hope. We can all learn from his words that we are able to come back from the ashes of defeat to victory.
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