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Lees, Alfred William was born on June 12, 1926 in Kansas City, Kansas, United States. Son of Alfred Whitaker and Blanche (Pontius) Lees.
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Longtime Companions: Autobiographies of Gay Male Fidelity provides a sophisticated alternative to “anything goes” gay literature. Challenging the stereotype that gay men are incapable of lasting and successful relationships, 15 long-term gay couples share slices of their own lives to give you insight into their present relationships, while some discuss life after their mates have passed on. You will find that their stories offer an inspirational and richly fulfilling alternative to an empty life of promiscuity that lacks true love. Through a treasury of autobiographical essays, Longtime Companions documents how committed gay male unions can be as enduring, nurturing, and diverse as heterosexual marriages and proves that loving commitments and life-sharing are not exclusive to heterosexual unions. A celebration of gay diversity, this book offers you insights from contributors of different ages, professions, geographic locations, and attitudes. You will learn the intimate details of the couples’lives, including: • how they met their partners • how soon they committed to each other • how long the couples have been together--from 14 years to over 50 years • their keys to leading successful, happy lives • the ways in which their relationships fulfill their personal needs and contribute to community life You will come to realize the true strength of these men’s relationships as you share in their struggles within a society that offers them little recognition or support for their successful relationships. Co-editor Alfred Lees explains in the introduction to Longtime Companions, “We’ve all worked diligently to make our partnerships sound, nurturing, and enduring. We’ve done this without any social motivation, largely without role models, in the face of ‘official’disapproval or contempt. We’ve told our stories here to refute--by the simple facts of our experience--the grotesque misrepresentation of gays as being incapable of stable, committed relationships.” Will add more. . . Through a treasury of autobiographical essays, Longtime Companions documents how committed gay-male unions can be as enduring, nurturing, and diverse as heterosexual marriages and proves that loving commitment and life-sharing are not exclusive to heterosexual unions. A celebration of gay diversity, contributors vary in age, profession, geographic location, and attitudes. You will learn the intimate details of the couples’lives, including: • how they met their partners • how soon they committed to each other • how they managed to collaborate on successful, fulfilling lives • how some have maintained their commitment as part of an open relationship You will come to realize the true strength of these men’s relationships as you share in their struggles within a society that offers them little recognition or support for their successful relationships. Co-Author Alfred Lees explains in the Introduction to Longtime Companions, “We’ve all worked diligently to make our partnerships sound, nurturing, and enduring. We’ve done this without any social innovation, largely without role models, in the face of ‘official” disapproval or contempt. We’ve told our stories here to refute--by the simple facts of our experience--the grotesque misrepresentation of gays as being incapable of stable, committed relationships.”
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Lees, Alfred William was born on June 12, 1926 in Kansas City, Kansas, United States. Son of Alfred Whitaker and Blanche (Pontius) Lees.
Bachelor, Stanford University, 1950.
Editor and writer Home Craftsman, New York City, 1953—1959, Family Handyman, 1960, Popular Science, New York City, 1960—1962, senior editor and writer, 1967—1971. Editor and writer Popular Mechanics, 1962—1966. Home care columnist Cosmopolitan, 1965—1967.
Group editor reader activities Popular Science, 1972—1988. Director and judge national annual design competition American Plywood Association, Tacoma, 1976—1986. President National Association Home and Workshop Writers, 1990—1992.
With United States Army Air Force, 1944-1945.
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Member Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, Dutch Treat Club, Traveler's Century Club (148 countries visited).