Where Does a Mother Go to Resign?

The first time I read this book, I was more conservative than I am today and I knew nothing about this alternate lifestyle or the people who live it. I found this book stunning. I laughed, cried, and was swept into Barbara's pain.Unfortunately, somewhere along the line I became more liberal and when I picked up a copy of this book at a yardsale last year, thinking it would be interesting to read it again, I found myself wincing. I understand Barbara's pain; still, unless you are a seriously conservatively religious person, her sheer devastation will be hard to understand.Yet Barbara has a gift. Her diary is full of it. For those parents stunned by a child's revelation, this book will be helpful.

Barbara's willingness to share her experiences with others has helped my wife and I through the dark years of three teens. A healthy way to look at life's troubles and go on - not "just survive" but go on into the fullness and humor that life also brings. Generally I highly recommend it to all, but I especially recommend it to those presently on their own dark road. Who was it that said "We read to know we are not alone?" Thanks Barbara for letting us know that we are not alone.

For persons struggling with news of a loved one leading the homosexual lifestyle this book is most helpful. Barbara is the true Christian when it comes to acceptance and understanding, but in this book she admits her frailities on learning the news from her son. You will laugh and cry with her, you will understand and you will learn to wrap yourself in God's comfort blanket.