April Fool's Day

By: Bryce Courtenay

Narrated by: Humphrey Bower

This is Bryce Courtenay's moving tribute to his son, Damon, a hemophiliac who died from medically acquired AIDS on April 1, 1991, at the age of 24.

April Fool's Day is controversial, painful and heartbreaking, yet has a gentle humor. It is also life-affirming and, above all, a testimony to the incredible regenerative strength of love: how when we confront our worst, we can become our best. This tragic yet uplifting story will change the way you think. From the author of The Power of One.

©2013 Christine Courtenay (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Critic reviews

"April Fool's Day is one of those rare, wholly beautiful books that lets life speak for itself." (The Australian)

What a book

Honest, reflective of a brave & wonderful young man who is the object of tremendous love & suffering. Heart rending & memorable of a life worthy to be remembered. Shame on the callousness of society & the medical community who should be healing & the legal institutions who should be protecting in their failures to do so...and proud of those who stepped out to go above & beyond!! Celeste is a very special & honest woman. I hope she went on to find a love to match her own passion & commitment.

Beautifully heart wrenching

Not your typical Bryce Courtenay. But as always wonderfully written. Bryce was an international treasure. He is missed by all his fans.

Heart broken and mended, thank Courtenay.

Profound journey. So much learned! Narrator delivered all the moments with heart. It is a must read!

amazing!

I adore this author's writing talent and this book was no exception. even as a medical professional I learned a lot in this book. It was so beautifully written for the "Mighty Damen".
I'd recommend this book to anyone. In fact, I already have.

Building a life of compassion

While books like these are heartbreaking, they are also necessary to fully appreciate love and what we prioritize in our lives. Damon’s life was truly extraordinary and I feel honored to have listened to his story.