This informative and entertaining book provides answers to common questions and offers positive, practical and accurate advice on a wide range of topics and issues currently facing gay, questioning and bisexual teen guys as well as their parents, relatives and friends.
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0-97194140-8 |
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Franklin Street Books |
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"Rich's thoughtful, thorough, and expansive exploration covers many relevant topics important to male teens who are gay or wondering if they are gay and need information about self-acceptance and fitting in. Repeatedly, Rich reassures readers that they are not alone, no matter what they are feeling. Then he guides them through an exploration of their feelings, considerations for coming out to family and friends, and, briefly ways to reconcile spiritual concerns. More concrete information appears in chapters on the gay social scene, relationships, sex, and cyberspace. Throughout, Rich's tone is reassuring and never judgmental or militant. Instead, he continually invites readers to explore their own thoughts and beliefs by offering varied alternatives to every issue and including comments by gay teens. Although some details, especially in the sex chapter, are specific, they, like all aspects of this fine work, are handled in a non-sensational manner. Contact information about many gay-friendly organizations, help lines, colleges, churches, and Web sites is appended."
- BookList, Roger Leslie
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"A thorough, comprehensive discussion of all the problems facing young gay men in America today, Rich's book is an open, honest and frank treatment that never talks down to its potential readership. Written in easy, colloquial language, it contains a wealth of good advice that directs struggling teenagers toward the kind of healthy paths they need to take as they mature into young adults."
- The Letter, Louisville, KY, July 2002
"This is one of the most comprehensive books on coming out. You might call it the Coming Out Manual. I wish this book was available to me when I came out in '75! If you know someone that might be gay, get this book for him. Read it yourself and learn about things you may not have figured out on your own."
- StoneWall Society (Vol. III, Issue 9, 2002)
"In addition to advice from a professional, 'Growing Up Gay In America' also offers quotes from 'out' gay teens, sexy photos and even gay movie suggestions...This book is nothing if not cutting edge."
- The Washington Blade, August 16, 2002
"Written in a straightforward manner that covers topics ranging from coming out to your parents to safe sex, Growing Up Gay In America offers young men the opportunity to explore the gay world at their own pace."
- InTouch Magazine #302
"Jason Rich is not shy. No topic is off limits in this frank and honest guide to being gay. He answers many questions that would make your high school guidance counselor blush like gay sex, the drug scene, and even how to keep your web-surfing habits a secret from your parents. Rich also addresses a number of topics that are rarely addressed in other guides, like domestic violence and age differences in relationships.
"But he is equally skilled at some of the lighter (but not less important) topics in the book like skin care, dating, and even finding your inner Gaydar. He skillfully weaves together the light and serious topics to make a compelling read. To guarantee your turning the next page, the book is peppered with a collection of pictures of young gay men by Mark Lynch."
- Temenos (www.temenos.net), Sept. 4, 2002
"Rich confronts the inaccurate misconceptions related to homosexuality and also deals with emotional and/or physical abuse from homophobic parents, teachers, peers and coworkers - the abuse that often leads to suicide, alcoholism and drug addiction among gay teens. Growing Up Gay will help anyone feeling depressed and alone."
- StoneWall News Northwest, September 2002
"Though Rich himself is 35, his experience with teens gives him the ability to communicate with them in ways that they can understand and appreciate. He is also quick to reassure his readers, realizing that the teen years are hard times for sexual nonconformists...Growing Up Gay In America also features black and white photographs, by Mark Lynch of Latent Images Photography, of comely youths in various stages of undress. (Mmm, this might attract older readers.) Also on hand to make a point are a selection of Michael Derry's 'Troy', syndicated comic strips, and even a few 'Gay-Oriented Movie Suggestions.'"
- GayToday, Jesse Monteagudo's Book Nook, Sept. 9, 2002
"Jason R. Rich uses a fun and simple approach to tackling issues for gay male youth in his book Growing Up Gay In America...The teenage years are volatile ones, compounded by strong emotions, raging hormones and a wide range of desires and challenges. The issue of sexuality only further complicates this. Rich recognizes this and tries to take the gay youth on a comforting journey through this turbulent time period and the even more tumultuous process of coming out."
Gay People's Chronicle, August 23, 2002
"Just in time for all the college freshmen, (and sophomores, juniors and seniors) - the millions - and the millions of high schoolers, (of which a plethora are gay), comes the perfect book; Growing Up Gay in America. Finally an entertaining book of practical advice for teen boys who are growing up gay, (in a much different world and climate than us older folk - who may have thought we were the sole gay person in the world when we were teens). Growing Up Gay In American, includes topics from 'Coming Out,' to 'Gay Clubs,' to 'Homosexuality vs. Religion.' And gives pointed advice about how and when, if at all, to come out to parents and friends."
- HereBoston.com, Tim Nasson, Publisher/Managing Editor, Sept. 2003
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Growing Up Gay In America
A New Resource Offering Informative and Practical Advice
For Teen Guys Questioning Their Sexuality and Growing Up Gay
Press Contact: Peter Simmons
Teen Talk Communications
Email: GrowingUpGay@aol.com
For Immediate Release
Boston, MA - Growing Up Gay In America ($11.95 / Franklin Street Books / ISBN #: 0-97194140-8 / 232-pages), by best-selling author Jason R. Rich, is now available from Amazon.com, BN.com and traditional booksellers nationwide. This informative resource provides answers to common questions and offers positive, practical and accurate advice on a wide range of topics and issues currently facing gay, questioning and bisexual teen guys as well as their parents, friends and relatives.
Topics covered within Growing Up Gay In America include:
- Determining Your Sexual Orientation
- Coming Out
- Building A Support System
- Dealing with Parents & Relatives
- The Gay Social Scene
- Relationships & Dating
- Sex
- Gay Clubs
- Gay Life In Cyberspace
- Planning For The Future
- Gay Marriages / Domestic Partnerships
- Homosexuality Versus Religion
- Gay-Oriented TV Shows & Movies
- And Much More
For readers who are uncomfortable going to a bookstore to purchase a gay-oriented book, or who are scared to be caught reading one, Growing Up Gay In America is also now available in several popular electronic (eBook) formats, so it can be downloaded and read on a computer screen, Palm PDA or eBook reader. The eBook editions are published by Dimension Publishing and support the following formats: Palm eBook Reader for Palm PDAs ($9.95, ISBN #: 0-7952-0002-1), Adobe Reader ($9.95, ISBN #: 0-7952-0001-3) and Microsoft Reader ($9.95, ISBN #: 0-7952-0000-5).
Jason R. Rich is a newspaper and magazine columnist, as well as the best-selling author of more than 25 books, including: The Unofficial Guide To Starting A Business Online, The Everything Guide To Walt Disney World, Universal Studios & Greater Orlando, The Everything Organize Your Home Book and The Everything College Survival Guide. He currently lives outside of Boston.For more information about Growing Up Gay In America, please visit the book's Web site at www.Growing-Up-Gay.com. Review copies of the book are available upon request to media outlets. Author interviews are currently available.
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Title: Growing Up Gay In America
Author: Jason R. Rich
Publisher: Franklin Street Books
Cover Price: $11.95
ISBN #: 0-97194140-8
Publication Date: Early-May 2002
Worldwide Distributor: Ingram
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New Book Offers Piece of Mind to Gay, Bisexual and Questioning Teenage Guys…
The Perfect Gift!
Contact: Peter Simmons
Teen Talk Communications
Email: GrowingUpGay@aol.com
For Immediate Release
Boston - For parents, relatives, mentors and friends of gay, bisexual and questioning teen guys, the new book Growing Up Gay In America ($11.95, Franklin Street Books, ISBN #: 0-97194140-8 / 232-pages), by bestselling author Jason R. Rich, makes the perfect gift for a young person in need of guidance and support relating to his sexuality.
This informative resource provides answers to common questions and offers positive, practical and accurate advice on a wide range of topics and issues currently facing gay, questioning and bisexual teen males.
Topics covered include: determining your sexuality; coming out; building a support system; dealing with parents and relatives; the gay social scene; relationships and dating; sex; gay clubs; homosexuality versus religion; gay life in cyberspace; planning for the future, gay marriages/domestic partnerships; gay-oriented TV shows and movies; and much more.
"Any parent, relative, mentor or friend of a gay teen who wants to show their support should consider giving this book as a gift. However, they should also read it themselves," stated Rich. "While this book is targeted specifically to teen guys, it focuses on a wide range of issues that will help anyone better understand homosexuality. The book is up-beat, positive and can be used to help parents and teens confront a topic that's often difficult to discuss."
For someone who is depressed, feeling isolated, afraid, who is still in the closet, or who is having trouble confronting their sexuality, the holiday season can be a particularly difficult time. One of the main themes throughout this book is that the reader is not alone in his quest for understanding and acceptance. Growing Up Gay In America offers answers and steps the reader can easily follow to develop a support system.
Growing Up Gay In America is currently available from Amazon.com, BN.com and can be ordered from bookstores nationwide. For more information, visit the book's Web site at www.Growing-Up-Gay.com.
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Jason R. Rich is a newspaper and magazine columnist and the best-selling author of more than 25 books on a wide range of topics, including: career issues, the Internet, goal setting, travel, video/computer games, organization and surviving college.
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