A Girl Grows Up In The Epicenter Of Gay Liberation

This Fresh Air episode features an interview with Alysia Abbott, author of the memoir "Fairyland," by Terry Gross. Abbott discusses her unique experience growing up as the daughter of a gay single father in San Francisco during the gay liberation era, her complex relationship with her father, her evolving understanding of his life and struggles, and the impact of the AIDS epidemic on their community. The conversation explores themes of family, identity, societal norms, and personal growth, as well as a review of the movie "Blue Moon".