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Milkman's on His Way (Gay Men's Press Collection)

Milkman's on His Way (Gay Men's Press Collection)

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Taking Necessary Steps
Review: Ewan's story is more than just about coming out. It is about finding a place to fit in which one is comfortable. In this, it goes beyond the typical story of accepting oneself. The hardest part of growing up gay is thinking that there is nobody else in the world like you. For a young man in such a situation it is easy to give into the temptation of giving gratification to a straight friend and become trapped in a loveless relationship, or worse yet be used by older men. Ewan gives into the temptation of both. And, he is disappointed by both. His friend, Leslie, starts seeing women and the older man, Paul, confesses to having a boyfriend in London. The result is that Ewan ends up alone. This could have started Ewan on a cycle of discovery and disappointment, except for the fact that his parents discover his diary and read it. Fortunately for Ewan, they are agreeable to his taking up residence in London, albeit strictly supervised. This does give him a

chance to reach out to the gay community, which is a lot easier said than done. Gradually, and fearfully, he begins to learn to stand up for himself and for others. It is more this than anything else that puts in a position to find the love he seeks. His journey, far from being exceptional, provides the reader with the potential of hope. It is a book full of possibilities.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Taking Necessary Steps
Review: Ewan's story is more than just about coming out. It is about finding a place to fit in which one is comfortable. In this, it goes beyond the typical story of accepting oneself. The hardest part of growing up gay is thinking that there is nobody else in the world like you. For a young man in such a situation it is easy to give into the temptation of giving gratification to a straight friend and become trapped in a loveless relationship, or worse yet be used by older men. Ewan gives into the temptation of both. And, he is disappointed by both. His friend, Leslie, starts seeing women and the older man, Paul, confesses to having a boyfriend in London. The result is that Ewan ends up alone. This could have started Ewan on a cycle of discovery and disappointment, except for the fact that his parents discover his diary and read it. Fortunately for Ewan, they are agreeable to his taking up residence in London, albeit strictly supervised. This does give him a

chance to reach out to the gay community, which is a lot easier said than done. Gradually, and fearfully, he begins to learn to stand up for himself and for others. It is more this than anything else that puts in a position to find the love he seeks. His journey, far from being exceptional, provides the reader with the potential of hope. It is a book full of possibilities.


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