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5.0
Wow. I don’t usually like to review or even rate memoirs. How can you assign stats to someone’s life experience? Sure some resonate more, or are written better than others, but I just really feel uncomfortable doing it. This book though.
I have never identified more with anything I’ve read. Ever. This was my life. Right down to the details. The worship songs, the CCM music artists, Brio magazine, the uncomfortable time with my parents when Rosie O’Donnell came out. My parents denial. My parents pushing me to date a freaking PEDOPHILE because he was a “Christian” man. My parents were also heavily involved in Exodus, the ex gay “ministry”. I never had the guilt and shame that Stacey experienced so profoundly, but I can understand it.
Besides the fact that I identified so intensely with Stacey and her journey, it was such a beautifully written and illustrated memoir. I felt so much for her, and was yearning for everything to work out. Thank you Stacey for writing such a profoundly moving book.
I have never identified more with anything I’ve read. Ever. This was my life. Right down to the details. The worship songs, the CCM music artists, Brio magazine, the uncomfortable time with my parents when Rosie O’Donnell came out. My parents denial. My parents pushing me to date a freaking PEDOPHILE because he was a “Christian” man. My parents were also heavily involved in Exodus, the ex gay “ministry”. I never had the guilt and shame that Stacey experienced so profoundly, but I can understand it.
Besides the fact that I identified so intensely with Stacey and her journey, it was such a beautifully written and illustrated memoir. I felt so much for her, and was yearning for everything to work out. Thank you Stacey for writing such a profoundly moving book.
zoeek24's review
5.0
This memoir is so important!
You could truly feel what the author went through and it was impossible not to empathize with her. Throughout the entire book I felt the urge to give her a hug and tell her it was gonna be okay. I also shed a few tears.
I think this is a necessary read for all christian kids of all sexual orientations! Stacey's journey and the little snippets of her conversation with God are inspiring for all and I do believe that kids will grow and learn from it.
The illustrations were absolutely gorgeous and truly added to the story. They made the characters more real and it helped the book flow seamlessly.
I received a copy of this book in exchange of an honest review, all views and opinions are my own.
Thank you Beaming Books for this opportunity.
You could truly feel what the author went through and it was impossible not to empathize with her. Throughout the entire book I felt the urge to give her a hug and tell her it was gonna be okay. I also shed a few tears.
I think this is a necessary read for all christian kids of all sexual orientations! Stacey's journey and the little snippets of her conversation with God are inspiring for all and I do believe that kids will grow and learn from it.
The illustrations were absolutely gorgeous and truly added to the story. They made the characters more real and it helped the book flow seamlessly.
I received a copy of this book in exchange of an honest review, all views and opinions are my own.
Thank you Beaming Books for this opportunity.
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