Coming Out as Parents: You and Your Homosexual Child
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| Rating | : | 4.20 (719 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0664256368 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Didn't read it Oddish It was mostly for a gag gift. I flipped through it and saw that it was pretty bad and outdated anyway. It definitely throws the question of religion into the mix but in a positive way.. "Excellent resource for the family of gays and lesbians." according to A Customer. This book provided insight into the dynamics of "coming out" for gays and lesbians and the reaction of family members. I bought this book for myself as a sibling and my parents who are questioning and doubting themselves in relation to the fact they have one gay child, i.e. ". A good book to read in the early days of the news A Customer A good book to help understand the emotional journey that parents go through during the first year or so of the news that their child is a homosexual. It is written in a compassionate way.It's short -- less than 100 pages. I would suggest reviewing the table of contents (show
He is the author of several books and articles on pastoral care and counseling. Switzer is Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Theology at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, in Dallas, Texas. David K.
These two books address the topic of homosexuality specifically for parents of gay children. But too often parents find themselves with a severe information deficiency on receiving the news. . From Library Journal When gay men and lesbians decide to tell their parents of their sexuality, they have probably already made many trips to the library and (one hopes) found many up-to-date resources on gay sexuality, history, and health. Libraries that already have a previous edition of Beyond Acceptance (LJ 5/1/86) should consider buying this revised edition, which has an additional chapter on AIDS among other updates. The authors enthusiastically endorse P-FLAG (Parents and F
He explores recent research on homosexuality, emphasizes the need for reconciliation, and deals with common parental responses to the child's disclosure.. David Switzer helps parents understand their reaction to and feelings about discovering that their child is gay or lesbian