Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Other Four-Letter Words

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In this "heartbreaking but often surprisingly hilarious memoir" (People) reminiscent of Love Is a Mixtape and Bettyville, a respected TV columnist remembers his late husband, and the lessons, love, and laughter that they shared throughout their fourteen years together. Alongside the more famous names coexist beautifully written letters by lesser-known lovers. " As J. Format: PaperbackISBN: 9781501134975Publish/Release date: September 18, 2018Publisher: Simon & SchusterNumber of pages: 320Width (mm): 140Height (mm): 213Depth (mm): 23 "What this charming, moving and fascinating collection proves is that the [letter] form itself - a scribbled note, a declaration of love, an outpouring of passion, a bitter word - has always been with us. " - Mark GatissA good love letter can speak across centuries, and reassure us that the agony and the ecstasy one might feel today have been shared by lovers long gone. What many of his fans dont know, however, is that while his professional life was in full swing, Michael had to endure the greatest of personal tragedies: his longtime boyfriend, Kit Cowan, was diagnosed with a rare and very aggressive form of neuroendocrine cancer. By: Rachel Smith & Barbara Vesey