Edgar Gomez Livres

"A debut memoir about coming of age as a gay, Latinx man in a culture of machismo, Gomez's High-Risk Homosexual opens in the ultimate anti-gay space: his uncle's cockfighting ring in Nicaragua, where he was sent at twelve years old to become a man. The story then moves through the queer spaces where he learned the joy of being gay and Latinx, including Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, a drag queen convention in Los Angeles, and the doctor's office where he was diagnosed a "high-risk homosexual." With vulnerability, humor, and quick-witted insights into racial, sexual, familial, and professional power dynamics, Gomez shares a hard-won path to taking pride in the parts of himself that he'd kept hidden. It's a hilarious, beautiful reminder of the importance--in a world that is so often oppressive--of leaving space for joy"-- Provided by publisher

Exploring the illusion of the American Dream, this memoir-in-essays blends dark humor with personal reflection. The author delves into themes of survival and the importance of community while navigating life in Florida. Through candid storytelling, the narrative reveals the challenges faced and the resilience required to thrive in an often unforgiving environment.