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Signature Books (1991), Hardcover, 373 pages
Media reviews
First published in 1991 by Signature Books and edited by Ron Schow, Wayne Schow, and Marybeth Raynes, it is a landmark book dealing with homosexuality in our Mormon culture. It is a book that should be read by all bishops, stake presidents, regional representatives, and general authorities, as well
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as anyone who is struggling with homosexuality on a personal or family level.
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Since this is a compilation of many authors, the writing is occasionally uneven and repetitive.
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In summary, this is an excellent book and I highly recommend it. The minor criticisms including the uneven quality of some of the writings and the apparent bias of the editors in the material selected for inclusion are dwarfed by the wealth of information supplied. This book belongs in the library of every Latter-day Saint who is involved personally or ecclesiastically with the issue of homosexuality. Show Less
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LibraryThing member wickenden
Accounts from various LDS homosexuals, this book illustrated powerfully how damaging LDS notions of sex and sex roles can be to those who struggle to adapt to its strictures and "be" homosexual.
This book led me to question my beliefs on the subject of homosexuality to the point that I rejected the
This book led me to question my beliefs on the subject of homosexuality to the point that I rejected the
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LDS position. Show Less
Awards
Association for Mormon Letters Award (Winner — 1991)
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Original publication date
1991
Physical description
373 p.; 8.8 inches
ISBN
1560850469 / 9781560850465
Local notes
OCLC = 104