Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | October 16, 1945 |
Birth Place | Massachusetts |
Age | 78 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Libra |
Net worth: $17 Million (2024)
Paul Landry Monette's net worth is estimated to reach an impressive $17 million by 2024. Hailing from Massachusetts, he has gained significant recognition as a non-fiction author. Monette has captivated readers with his insightful and thought-provoking works, covering a wide range of topics. Through his words, he has managed to connect with audiences, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the literary world. With his ever-growing success, Monette's net worth continues to soar, reflecting the enduring impact of his writing and the significant value placed on his contributions.
About
An American poet, non-fiction author, and activist, he is most known for his numerous essays on the theme of homosexual relationships, as well as for his 1988 work, Borrowed Time: An AIDS Memoir. His later memoir, Becoming a Man: Half a Life Story (1992), won the National Book Award for Nonfiction.
Before Fame
He studied writing at Yale University and subsequently accepted a teaching position at Milton Academy in Boston, Massachusetts. He later moved to West Hollywood, California.
Trivia
His works include Love Alone: Eighteen Elegies for Rog (a 1989 poetry collection) and Last Watch of the Night (a 1994 collection of essays).
Family Life
His autobiographical work, Borrowed Time: An AIDS Memoir, focused on the life and death of his lover, Roger Horwitz. Monette later died of AIDS, himself, while cared for by Winston Wilde, another long-term partner.
Associated With
He and fellow author, Tory Dent, both wrote HIV and AIDS-themed works.