SPILT MILK begins where A BOY LIKE ME leaves off and tells the story of the author's life in New York, in various parts of the United States, in Canada, and in Europe, culminating with his arrival in Italy, where he was to live for many years. It deals with friends, lovers, travels, and places, and with his struggles with his sexuality and a dependence on alcohol. SPILT MILK is a story filled with the details that bring to life another time, and it is a finely written, honest, passionate book.