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Imperfect
Carol born a sickly child, in a home fraught with undercurrents that threaten to sweep away any chance she might have for a normal life. Now in her mid-thirties, she's a highly sought-after IT guru in St. Louis. She has built a great life for herself with her partner, Alexandria, even though the two face prejudice as lesbians, and as an interracial couple -fighting tragedy and sometimes, finding triumph. During her tumultuous life, Carol discovers that she has acquired AIDS as a result of a childhood transfusion from the dark period of time before AIDS was widely known... or understood, not even by the medical profession. Now, the two women face even more obstacles, prejudice, and a strange, new life as AIDS patients. Carol learns just how much her chaotic past has affected her, and how she can never really escape it, even as she tries to move on with her life. An unexpected event creates even more pain and tragedy in Carol's life, and causes her to wonder about the meaning of and purpose of her own life... or if there is any purpose at all...
226 pages, Paperback
First published August 13, 2010
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May 18, 2011
Imperfect by L.E. Harvey puts you right in the center of true love.
Carol and Alexandria met at a dance club after Carol took a night to the town with college roommate Marlene.
Hitting it off immediately, we watch their relationship grow over the years. As an interracial gay relationship, these two face constant trials, but together they come out strong.
Even when Alex's family is unsure of what might become, Carol promises Alex's twin brother she will never hurt her.
When an illness strikes and Carol is not recovering near as quickly as she should, Alex forces her to see a doctor. Not wanting to upset her love, she complies, only to find out she has contracted AIDS from a blood transfusion she received when she was sick.
Now they must find out if Alex too has contracted this deadly virus. Through the waiting and the fear, the results come back. Guilt ridden, Byron, Alex's twin brother blames Carol for Alex being sick and thinks she's broken her promise.
As they work through the news of being sick, overcoming family disputes, and now threats against their very being, Carol and Alex must overcome the worst of all. They must accept the possibility of death.
Harvey wrote a telling tale of an emotional ride. Though nobody's life is perfect, Carol can't help but to feel imperfect. We watch as this love grows and flourishes even through tough times and you will surely feel the emotion portrayed.
Carol and Alexandria met at a dance club after Carol took a night to the town with college roommate Marlene.
Hitting it off immediately, we watch their relationship grow over the years. As an interracial gay relationship, these two face constant trials, but together they come out strong.
Even when Alex's family is unsure of what might become, Carol promises Alex's twin brother she will never hurt her.
When an illness strikes and Carol is not recovering near as quickly as she should, Alex forces her to see a doctor. Not wanting to upset her love, she complies, only to find out she has contracted AIDS from a blood transfusion she received when she was sick.
Now they must find out if Alex too has contracted this deadly virus. Through the waiting and the fear, the results come back. Guilt ridden, Byron, Alex's twin brother blames Carol for Alex being sick and thinks she's broken her promise.
As they work through the news of being sick, overcoming family disputes, and now threats against their very being, Carol and Alex must overcome the worst of all. They must accept the possibility of death.
Harvey wrote a telling tale of an emotional ride. Though nobody's life is perfect, Carol can't help but to feel imperfect. We watch as this love grows and flourishes even through tough times and you will surely feel the emotion portrayed.
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