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ANKRBOY
Written by Mark Pettit
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A young, closeted TV news anchorman tries to make his way during the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Based on the true-life story of three-time Emmy® award winning anchorman and best-selling author turned actor, Mark Pettit. Three-time Emmy® award-winning TV news anchorman and two-time best-selling author turned actor Mark Pettit pulls back the curtain on his fascinating life and career. In his new, heart-wrenching memoir, ANKRBOY, Pettit reveals what it was like growing up as a young, closeted TV newscaster trying to make his way during the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Mark's first book, A Need to Kill, has sold more than 125,000 copies around the world. ANKRBOY went to #1 on Amazon within a week of its release.
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