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A review by the_gare_bear
Miss Memory Lane: A Memoir by Colton Haynes
4.0
I knew of Colton but wasn't completely aware of his story. What was most shocking to me was how candid he was in this book.
I live and have grown up in Missouri and was born in Arkansas . So reading about his time in these areas definitely hit home.
For as young as Colton is, he has been through several lifetimes worth experiences. I am proud of him for sharing his story and being so open about who he is, was, and would like to be.
Things are never quite what they seem and the amount of negativity that comes from being a "stereotype" is horrendous. If anything Hollywood would be so much more appealing if it was welcoming and didn't encourage people to be someone their not. While I understand the mass appeal of being secretive, how is the typical way we assume things about people ever going to change unless we embrace them.
It's always known that the typical Hollywood star is Heterosexual but the gay community needs representation as well. If I were younger and knew of an actor that was gay and playing in a show like Teen Wolf or Arrow, it would of made a huge difference in how I see the world and see myself and what my "worth" is and what I am capable of. Positive outside representation can help so many people on so many levels.
If for some reason you read this Colton, just know that if I saw you I would definitely give you a hug. Thank you for telling us your story. And why 3 stars? Because me being selfish just wanted the book to be a little longer, that's all.
I live and have grown up in Missouri and was born in Arkansas . So reading about his time in these areas definitely hit home.
For as young as Colton is, he has been through several lifetimes worth experiences. I am proud of him for sharing his story and being so open about who he is, was, and would like to be.
Things are never quite what they seem and the amount of negativity that comes from being a "stereotype" is horrendous. If anything Hollywood would be so much more appealing if it was welcoming and didn't encourage people to be someone their not. While I understand the mass appeal of being secretive, how is the typical way we assume things about people ever going to change unless we embrace them.
It's always known that the typical Hollywood star is Heterosexual but the gay community needs representation as well. If I were younger and knew of an actor that was gay and playing in a show like Teen Wolf or Arrow, it would of made a huge difference in how I see the world and see myself and what my "worth" is and what I am capable of. Positive outside representation can help so many people on so many levels.
If for some reason you read this Colton, just know that if I saw you I would definitely give you a hug. Thank you for telling us your story. And why 3 stars? Because me being selfish just wanted the book to be a little longer, that's all.