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Jul 05, 2017

Bill Hayes left his life in San Francisco for New York City, hoping to heal from the loss of his partner and find comfort in the sharp rhythms and landscape of the New York skyline. Unexpectedly, he fell in love with Oliver Sacks, famous for his many books and stunning career as a neurologist. Sacks fell in love with Bill at 75 years old, having never fallen in love before. In the few years they experienced together they found something precious and beautiful. And Bill was there to see Oliver through the end of this human adventure as well. What emerges in Bill Hayes' book, Insomniac City is both a meditation on grief and a celebration of life. Join us to talk about their experiences together and the impact their relationship has had on Bill!