The Sea Is Quiet Tonight: A Memoir

"Michael Ward's book presents a realistic and insightful portrayal of the early AIDS epidemic in Boston. I was especially moved by the vivid descriptions of love and loss expressed at Mark's memorial service." -Jerome Groopman, MD, staff writer in medicine and biology for The New Yorker

"Over three decades ago, just when we were all learning about AIDS, Michael Ward and his lover experienced firsthand the uncertainty, fear, and heartbreak of the disease. It is essential that we not forget ...