Suggested Reading List
Books
Am I Blue? Coming Out of the Silence
Ed. By Marion Dane Bauer
A collection of short stories dealing with growing up gay or lesbian, or with gay or lesbian parents or friends. Stories written by well-known young adult authors. An American Library Association “Best Book for Young Adults.”
50 Ways to Support Lesbian and Gay Equality: The Complete Guide to Supporting Family, Friends, Neighbors, or Yourself
Ed. Meredith Maran
A collection of fifty essays by notable individuals “that will deepen understanding while suggesting simple things you can do to achieve equality.”
Straight Parents, Gay Children
By Robert A. Bernstein
A well-written book told from a parent’s perspective. It addresses many of the concerns parents face, after they’ve learned that their child is gay. Now That You Know. By Betty Farchild and Nancy Hayward. A parent’s guide to understanding that through listening and talking to their gay and lesbian children, they can ease burden their children are experiencing.
Gays and Lesbians. Contemporary Issues Companion
Ed. Kate Burns
The book contains current information (published 2005) on a variety of gay and lesbian issues. Subjects presented include, gay and lesbian families, legal and policy issues, as well as religious, cultural and moral issues.
Beyond Acceptance : Parents of Lesbians & Gays Talk About Their Experiences
By Carolyn Griffin & Marian Wirth
Written by parents who share their reactions, questions, and fears once they learn that their son or daughter is gay. It tells of their journeys and how they coped or didn't.
The Good Book
By Reverend Peter J. Gomes
This New York Times bestseller by non-denominational reverend at Harvard’s The Memorial Church contains a detailed, intellectual discussion of what the Bible says, and does not say, about homosexuality.
The Velvet Rage
By Alan Downs, PhD
This can be a difficult book to read, but there are parts of it might be helpful to someone worried about self-destructive behavior in their gay loved one.
Me Talk Pretty One Day and Barrel Fever
By David Sedaris
Two very funny collections of essays by an author who happens to be gay.
Magazines
The Advocate
The national gay and lesbian newsmagazine.
Published twice monthly and sold at Barnes & Noble and Borders.
