Peculiar People: Mormons and Same-Sex Orientation
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Book Overview
Mormons embrace the term "peculiar people" as a badge of honor. It represents pride in being God's people and therefore different from the rest of society. The term is equally applicable to gay... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1560850469
ISBN13:9781560850465
Release Date:June 1991
Publisher:Signature Books
Length:406 Pages
Weight:0.30 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
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This book saved my life
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
As a gay Mormon man in my early twenties, I was on the edge of suicide for many years (as many gay Mormons are). Reading this book was a major turning point in my life. I know it sounds dramatic to say that this book saved my life, but I honestly do not think I would be here today had a friend not had the courage to give me this book. This book is a must read for anyone, especially anyone in the Mormon faith, that is seeking understanding of the often difficult subject of homosexuality.
Help for Gay Mormons is Finally Here.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
A comprehensive and wonderful book detailing the pain, suffering, joys, and blessings of being a gay mormon. Through personal stories, sceintific studies, and offical policies, the myths and mystery surrounding this issue is brought out of the closet. A must read for anyone who knows a gay mormon or is dealing with the issues of homosexuality. I have personally found great peace and comfort in my own life from this book. As a gay mormon myself I know and understand the pain of not having the answers. Some of the answers are to be found in this book.
Incredible, heartbreaking, and ultimately inspiring.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This book is must read for anyone struggling with sexual identity while still trying to maintain a love of God and church. Whether you are Mormon or belong to another faith this book is equally as powerful. Through the essays of gay people, their families, spouses, and clergy members, Peculiar People portrays the painful choices sometimes chosen by, and sometimes forced upon, those whose only sin is loving the "wrong" people.
A powerfully inspiring book.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Peculiar People is very empowering to those who struggle with sexual orientation, self-acceptance and self-esteem issues in the Church. It shares, through powerful, personal accounts, the struggles, strength and hope of those who have lived through the challenges brought forth in such conflict. This book shares wisdom and insight for the families of those struggling with self-acceptance. I have recommended it to many individuals.
A wonderful help to struggling gay-mormons
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This is the book that every person who is struggling with being both gay and mormon. It gives a history of the church's policies on homosexuals, and accounts of some of the members of the church who are same sex oriented. A wonderful read. I recommend it to all those having problems balancing spirituality and homosexuality.
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