Chapters from an autobiography

by Samuel M. Steward

Book by Steward, Samuel M

147 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1981

About the author

Also published under the pseudonym Phil Andros,
Sam M. Steward.

Reviews

[Raymond · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having read Dustin Springs biography 'Secret Historian', this book is a perfect completion considering Stewards own views and thoughts.

Surprisingly, it reveals that S.M. Steward must have had a far more sentient nature than one could assume regarding Spring's approach.
At it's climax when Steward, considering himself unable for a love-based realtionship throughout his entire life, makes good this loss by concentrating all his love on a little Dachshund dog, for which he had been coincidentally chosen to take care of.

Compared with Spring's view,
Chapters from an Autobiography is far more touching, though it contains but little extracts of his eventful life bearing a vanguard role.

[SJ Westbrook · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a great piece from queer history. Steward touches on tidbits from his very eventful life and the book showcases a time in queer history that is rarely talked about. The one thing that I found sad about the book is that it's rare and therefore not easily accessible. I'd definitely suggest this book for a glimpse into history.