' April Fool's Day is one of those rare, wholly beautiful books that lets life speak for itself. Damon's story is one of life-long struggle, his love for Celeste, the compassion of family, and a fight to the end for integrity.Ī testimony to the power of love, April Fool's Day is also about understanding: how when we confront our worst, we can become our best. April Fools Day - Bryce Courtenay - Google Books The internationally acclaimed author of The Power of One tells his most powerful and passionate story yet-the true story of his sons. In this tribute to his son, Bryce Courtenay lays bare the suffering behind this young man's life. Damon wanted a book that talked a lot about love.ĭamon Courtenay died on the morning of April Fool's Day. In this tribute to his son, Bryce Courtenay lays bare the suffering behind this young mans life. I cannot remember when a book has moved me so deeply.In the end, love is more important than everything and it will conquer and overcome anything. Damon Courtenay died on the morning of April Fools Day. is written with sustained rage, grief, raw love, and thank god, some dark humour. 'Some books have such a powerful story to tell. April Fools Day: A Modern Love Story, Pre-Owned Paperback 085561479X 9780855614799 Bryce Courtenay April Fools Day A Modern Love Story April Fools Day A.

Damon certainly lives in the pages of this vital book.' Weekend Australian In 1993, he wrote the non-fiction book April Fool's Day, which is a personal account of the death of his son Damon after he contracted AIDs from a routine blood transfusion. yet stands as a powerful work of literature. ' April Fool's Day is one of those rare, wholly beautiful books that lets life speak for itself without any attempt at artifice.

This life-affirming book will change the way you think. Damon's story is one of lifelong struggle, his love for Celeste, the compassion of family, and a fight to the end for integrity.Ī testimony to the power of love, April Fool's Day is also about understanding: how when we confront our worst, we can become our best. In this tribute to his son, Bryce Courtenay lays bare the suffering behind this young man's life. April Fools Day Home Fiction Authors Bryce Courtenay ISBN 9780140272932 Published 01 / 09 / 2000 Binding Paperback Pages 648 Dimensions 114 x 184 x 39mm This is the moving story of the authors son Damon, who died on the morning of April Fools Day, and his battle with haemophilia and AIDS. In the end, love is more important than everything and it will conquer and overcome anything.

April Fool's Day by Bryce Courtenay