<p>This is the memoir of James C. Hormela man who grew up feeling different not only because his family owned the Hormel empire” and lived in a twenty-six-bedroom house in a small Midwest town, but because he was gay at a time when homosexuality was not discussed or accepted. Outwardly he tried to live up to the life his father wanted for himhe was a successful professional, had married a lovely woman, and had childrenbut as vola-tile changes in the late 1960s impeded on the American psyche, Hormel realized that he could not hide his true self forever.<br><br>Hormel moved to New York City, became an antiwar activist, battled homophobia, lost dear friends to AIDS, and set out to become America’s first openly gay ambassador, a position he finally won during the Clinton administration. Today, Hormel continues to fight for LGBT equality and gay marriage rights. This is a passionate and inspiring true story of the determination for human equality and for attaining your own version of the American Dreamlife, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness without exception.</p>

Fit to Serve: Reflections on a Secret Life, Private Struggle, and Public Battle to Become the First Openly Gay U.S. Ambassador

Hormel, James C.

Martin, Erin

Religion & Spirituality

Skyhorse

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