Crisis: 40 Stories Revealing the Personal, Social, and Religious Pain and Trauma of Growing Up Gay in America

Gold, Mitchell, edited by, with Mindy Drucker

ISBN 10: 1929774109 / ISBN 13: 9781929774104

Published by Greenleaf Book Group Press, Austin, Texas, 2008

About this Item

First edition, stated; first printing, full number line. Inscribed and signed by editor Gold on the title page: "C-- C-- / Thanks for all your support and friendship. Much love, / Mitchell Gold / 9-17-08." The book is square and unmarked; one corner and spine ends bumped. The dust jacket is not price-clipped (original price $23.95); edgewear at spine ends and corners; Brodart protected.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Crisis: 40 Stories Revealing the Personal, Social, and Religious Pain and Trauma of Growing Up Gay in America
• Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group Press, Austin, Texas
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1929774109
• ISBN 13: 9781929774104
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Very Good +
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +
• Signed: Signed by Editor

About this title

Synopsis

A mental health crisis faces American teens right now -- and it is one we can solve. Hundreds of thousands of gay teens face traumatic depression, fear, rejection, persecution, and isolation -- usually alone. Studies show they are, 190 percent more likely to use drugs or alcohol and four times more likely to attempt suicide. Homophobia and discrimination are at the heart of their pain. Love, support, and acceptance -- all within our power to give -- can save them. This book is for: clergy, parents, educators, and politicians who cause harm with their words and actions; parents of gay teens; teens navigating this difficult time; and fair-minded people who want to help to end the harm. Here are revealing stories by forty diverse Americans, some well-known and some not, plus insights from straight clergy and parents explaining their support of gay people as whole human beings guaranteed equal rights by our Constitution.

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