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The Promise of Rest

by Reynolds Price

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Returning to his North Carolina family home to die from AIDS, Wade Mayfield induces feelings and patience in his attending, divorced parents that initiate a possible reunion and the perpetuation of a proud family tradition.

Mayfield family (Fictitious characters)PatientsAIDS (Disease)Domestic fictionFathers and sonsFictionFamilyFamiliesEnglish poetryLGBTQ HIV/AIDSLGBTQ poetryStonewall Book Awards