 Beginning in 1961, Whitmore Publishing Company has selected for publication books of merit. Throughout the years, the guiding philosophy of Whitmore Publishing has been that books can make a difference in the lives of our readers. Books published by Whitmore have inspired and informed; they have taken a holistic approach in attempting to feed the intellect and the spirit; they have addressed the big questions; and they have searched in the discrete corners of the human experience. With these works we proudly include the new book from Richard Rene Silvin, Walking the Rainbow: An Arc to Triumph. Having demonstrated extraordinary, innate survival instincts while enduring a potentially crushing upbringing, Silvin manages to proceed with his adult life in a manner he hopes will inspire others to cope with life threatening illnesses and not only survive but thrive — thus offering each individual an arc to triumph. Singularly this endeavor would prove to be challenging under normal circumstances. The author, however, was also forced to hide his own sexual identity by marrying at a young age. As a man who viscerally abhors pretext and mendacity at all levels, the hypocrisy of his marriage wears on him continuously. Seeking the satisfaction and affection he truly desires, his union with his wife dissolves as he turns to gay havens to find and express his needs. Finally true to himself, he “comes out” and is free to live his life without regrets. Tragically during this era, the initial insidious wave of the AIDS virus gains a significant foothold among males of the gay community. Silvin’s newfound freedom to openly experience the culture to which he was genetically predisposed comes with an enormous price as he contracts the virus. In a grisly succession, all those dear to Silvin succumb to the disease despite their hard-fought and heroic efforts. As a testament to his incredible will, combined with access to the finest medical treatments and cutting edge HIV research, the author has thus far proven to reign victorious over this most lethal of foes. While many under similar circumstance would undoubtedly wallow in self-pity, Silvin has become a voice of reason, clarity, and inspiration despite epic negligence and scandal by those charged with protecting the disenfranchised in the global community. As a man who has conquered seemingly insurmountable odds throughout his life, it should come as no surprise that he continues to stare down the plague of the century. |
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