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A review by fredbooklover
Come What May by A.M. Arthur
5.0
This is a 4.5 stars review round up to 5
Coming out as a gay man is not easy at all. Even though it is getting easier as the time goes by, there is always a fear that is brewing inside of us. In her book Come What May, A.M. Arthur is taking us on an emotional journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance.
What an intimate look we’ve got into the life of Jonas. All his life he wanted to fit in, do what the others expected of him and he has been hiding his deepest desires. It only took one prank that went bad to change the course of his life. He never worked in his life and always relied on his good looks and his father money to get by. He was irresponsible and did not care to change it. In fact, he did not care about anything except having some fun. His family is all about materialism and how they look to others. His parents want him to act and react as he is expected and his father is trying to control his life. Working at his aunt Doris thrift store was a first to him and meeting Tate changed his life forever. It is a character that grew on me, feeling the turmoil in his life, we can only love him.
Tate is the opposite of Jonas. He is completely at peace with his sexuality and his is taking care of his younger sisters. He his giving himself heart and soul to make sure that they have everything they need. He is working at a homeless LGBT center, hoping to make a change in the life of those that are going through a rough time. He is someone that deeply cares about others and he has a massive crush on Jonas. He is not quite sure how this story will turn out, but he decided to be there every step of the way to support Jonas in becoming who he truly is. He took a leap of faith that ultimately could pay off.
The support of Jonas extended family is playing a huge role in his decision to be himself and live as a gay man. We tend to forget that when the closest to us are have a hard time accepting who we are, there is always someone available to give us that unconditional love and support. To those still on the fence whether coming out or not, this story will bring them peace and courage. That the strength of this book. A.M. Arthur decided to focus on the positive elements instead of going into all the drama surrounding a coming out. It is that positive outlook that set this book apart.
Personally, the road of self-acceptance has been an emotional rollercoaster and reading this book would have given me hope when I needed it the most. It is a novel, but the emotions are raw and the message is delivered with gentleness. This is the proof that a book does not need to have over the top drama to make it enjoyable and to help others. To be of service is another theme that the author explores in Come What May. The LGBT shelter is at the center of the story, and it is a good reminder of how useful it is to have them in today’s world. When we are in touch with who we are, there is a natural tendency to give a hand and help others in their journey. Tate was the perfect reflection of this heart generosity toward others.
If you know someone that is struggling with self-acceptance or if you want to read an extra special book, this one is for you!
*I was gifted this ebook by Jeep Diva in exchange of a honest review.
Coming out as a gay man is not easy at all. Even though it is getting easier as the time goes by, there is always a fear that is brewing inside of us. In her book Come What May, A.M. Arthur is taking us on an emotional journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance.
What an intimate look we’ve got into the life of Jonas. All his life he wanted to fit in, do what the others expected of him and he has been hiding his deepest desires. It only took one prank that went bad to change the course of his life. He never worked in his life and always relied on his good looks and his father money to get by. He was irresponsible and did not care to change it. In fact, he did not care about anything except having some fun. His family is all about materialism and how they look to others. His parents want him to act and react as he is expected and his father is trying to control his life. Working at his aunt Doris thrift store was a first to him and meeting Tate changed his life forever. It is a character that grew on me, feeling the turmoil in his life, we can only love him.
Tate is the opposite of Jonas. He is completely at peace with his sexuality and his is taking care of his younger sisters. He his giving himself heart and soul to make sure that they have everything they need. He is working at a homeless LGBT center, hoping to make a change in the life of those that are going through a rough time. He is someone that deeply cares about others and he has a massive crush on Jonas. He is not quite sure how this story will turn out, but he decided to be there every step of the way to support Jonas in becoming who he truly is. He took a leap of faith that ultimately could pay off.
The support of Jonas extended family is playing a huge role in his decision to be himself and live as a gay man. We tend to forget that when the closest to us are have a hard time accepting who we are, there is always someone available to give us that unconditional love and support. To those still on the fence whether coming out or not, this story will bring them peace and courage. That the strength of this book. A.M. Arthur decided to focus on the positive elements instead of going into all the drama surrounding a coming out. It is that positive outlook that set this book apart.
Personally, the road of self-acceptance has been an emotional rollercoaster and reading this book would have given me hope when I needed it the most. It is a novel, but the emotions are raw and the message is delivered with gentleness. This is the proof that a book does not need to have over the top drama to make it enjoyable and to help others. To be of service is another theme that the author explores in Come What May. The LGBT shelter is at the center of the story, and it is a good reminder of how useful it is to have them in today’s world. When we are in touch with who we are, there is a natural tendency to give a hand and help others in their journey. Tate was the perfect reflection of this heart generosity toward others.
If you know someone that is struggling with self-acceptance or if you want to read an extra special book, this one is for you!
*I was gifted this ebook by Jeep Diva in exchange of a honest review.