With Borrowed Time and Becoming a Man-the 1992 National Book Award winner for nonfiction-this collection completes Paul Monette’s autobiographical writing. Brimming with outrage yet tender, this is a “remarkable book” (Philadelphia Inquirer). Puck -- Gert -- My priests -- 3275 -- The politics of silence -- Mustering -- A one-way fare -- Getting covered -- Sleeping under a tree -- Mortal things -- Some afterthoughts