{"product_id":"nick-greg-john-roman-baker-9781899713721","title":"Nick \u0026 Greg","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Beginning of an Unforgettable Journey Through Love, Identity, and Time\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrighton, 1957. Fourteen-year-olds Nick and Greg meet by chance after school, sparking a passion that will define the rest of their lives\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGay life \u003c\/b\u003ethrives in Brighton, but homosexuality is against the law and exists largely behind closed doors. Against this backdrop, Nick, introspective and curious, seeks to expand his world through literature and a widening circle of friends. Greg, battling denial and family pressures, embarks on a path fraught with self-destructive behaviour that threatens to consume him. Together, they face the challenges of a society steeped in secrecy and fear. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNick \u0026amp; Greg\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is the first instalment of John Roman Baker's acclaimed seven-part series. Over seven decades, the series follows their journeys from the innocence of youth through the swinging sixties, the liberation and turmoil of the seventies, the shadows of the AIDS crisis in the eighties, and into the reflections of later years. Set against the vibrant backdrops of Brighton, London, and Paris, Nick and Greg's story is as much about place and time as it is about personal discovery. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover a Story That Explores: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnduring Friendship and Love: \u003c\/b\u003e The unbreakable bond between two individuals navigating the trials of life amidst societal change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistorical and Cultural Evolution: \u003c\/b\u003e A vivid portrayal of the gay experience through pivotal moments in history, including clandestine clubs, literary explorations, and the fight for liberation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePersonal Identity and Growth: \u003c\/b\u003e The challenges of self-discovery and authenticity in the face of societal opposition, personal demons, and the complexities of relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Nick \u0026amp; Greg Series: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"A wonderful and brutally honest job... a special treat.\"\u003c\/i\u003e - Amos Lassen Reviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"I look forward to reading more of the adventures of these two tender tearaway queers.\"\u003c\/i\u003e - GScene Magazine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eBegin the journey\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003ci\u003eNick \u0026amp; Greg\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003e a captivating story that will move you, inspire reflection, and leave you eager for the next chapter in their lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Roman Baker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1899713727\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781899713721\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wilkinson House Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/26\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 302\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.89lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.68d","brand":"John Roman Baker","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47580105212159,"sku":"9781899713721","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_28dac283-7231-46f4-a74b-a71531cba520.jpg?v=1763878832","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/nick-greg-john-roman-baker-9781899713721","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}