To Be Loved: Because It was forbidden

Jericho Diggs, the preacher's son, falls in love with another boy during his first year of Junior High School, a sissy or so he had expected with imaginary breasts. Surely, he doesn't fall in love on purpose neglecting to anticipate the imminent chaos the hate, abuse, or shame it will bring. He wouldn't choose a life that would send him running forever, living for the approval of a father he hates. To be Loved traces the lives of two black boys from their childhood friendship and later, tragic love affair in Vicksburg, a small town in Mississippi. The story follows them through their divergent paths to adulthood in search of love, acceptance, happiness, and normalcy. It leads ultimately to a confrontation in Atlanta, Georgia that teaches them lessons they learn far too late.… (more)