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All Boys Aren't Blue
by George M. Johnson
I listened to this on audio, and my auditory comprehension is not as high as when I read. This book was chosen for a new book club that I am attending that focuses on banned books.
Yes, Johnson has some scenes where he is very detailed about his first sexual experience. But there are books about heterosexual couples that are similarly graphic that don't get banned.
But this is not a steamy book; it's a memoir about not just his being gay but about his childhood, family, education, friendships and more. He is very thoughtful and insightful in explaining many aspects of his life. It helped me to gain more empathy and understanding of someone who differs from me in more than one demographic category.
The poet Auden cautions us: "We must love one another or die." We should love one another even if we don't understand each other's personal details, but I find that if I read a memoir so that I can "walk a mile in another person's shoes," it's easier for me to be compassionate. Read this book and others about people who differ from you. It's a valuable endeavor.
Yes, Johnson has some scenes where he is very detailed about his first sexual experience. But there are books about heterosexual couples that are similarly graphic that don't get banned.
But this is not a steamy book; it's a memoir about not just his being gay but about his childhood, family, education, friendships and more. He is very thoughtful and insightful in explaining many aspects of his life. It helped me to gain more empathy and understanding of someone who differs from me in more than one demographic category.
The poet Auden cautions us: "We must love one another or die." We should love one another even if we don't understand each other's personal details, but I find that if I read a memoir so that I can "walk a mile in another person's shoes," it's easier for me to be compassionate. Read this book and others about people who differ from you. It's a valuable endeavor.