Rating:  Summary: Great Book for Allies of GLBT Teenagers Review: This book is not only a good resource for GLBT teenagers, but a great book for those of us who are allies of these teens. I am a teacher in an all-girl Catholic high school and currently this book is being passed around to the lesbian-sympathetic faculty. While the book seems to gloss over some of the intricacies of the problems traditionally associated with religion, it still is a sound guide for the average teen and ally. I would highly recommend that this book be in every high school library and guidance resource center.
Rating:  Summary: Simply the BEST book for gay teens and their allies Review: This is simply the best book resource available for gay and lesbian young people - and those that want to give them support. It offers practical advise not only for youth, but also gives space to parents, educators, and other adults who want to lend support to bisexual, gay, and lesbian youth. It features personal comments from teens who have been there/done that - including two persons who grew up to be instrumental in the popular XY magazine for gay teens. While not a cure-all, this book can help young people accept themselves, make rational decisions on coming out, and deal with parents, friends, faith and religion, and many other topics... and serve as a primer for those adults who would like to help gay teens, but aren't quite sure how to go about it. Well researched, well presented, and of all things, still current in terms of content and resources both, this book is the Bible for gayTeenresources.com
Rating:  Summary: An excellent book for family library Review: Thisis an excellent resource for the family with gay members, or for those who want to better understand gay teens, such as educators or social workers. It is great for gay teens also. I especially liked the sidebars which mention prominent gay people and their contributions to society. I also very much liked the chapter on community support and their suggestions on making the schools more accepting of gay students.
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