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Coming to terms with being gay in this society can be a stressful and lonely experience. Now, drawing on his own journey from troubled teenager to world-renowned bodybuilder to proud activist, Bob Paris has written an intelligent and uplifting new book designed to inspire homosexuals to be proud of who they are, and build healthy self-esteem and relationships. Paris reflects on such issues as the generation gap between older and younger gays; coping with the bias of traditional religions; and the self destructive behaviors masked as "partying" that are rampant in the gay community. In addition, Paris answers several of the most moving letters sent to him by homosexuals and their loved ones. Provocative, honest, and inspiring, "Generation Queer" is a groundbreaking tour-de-force from one of the gay community's most admired icons.… (more)