During the 1960's a young soldier struggles with basic training, a bully sergeant and his own inner demons. A tale of struggle, redemption and survival.
Martin Powers wanted an ironing board for Christmas. Instead, he got . . . Matthew Kieler, a non-returnable gift, but a gift that kept on giving. A powerful tale of survival, compassion and unapologetic love in the time of AIDS.
I am a Professor of Liberal Studies at Grand Valley State University and the author two books - Playing It Straight: Gay Men and Heterosexual Marriage and Life Journey: Literature and the Search for Meaning in the Stages of Life.
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My background includes an undergraduate degree in English, a theological degree and a doctorate in English.