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Jonathan Alder is a Utah-based, small-press author and LGBTQ+ activist. His latest book, Closeted: My Life as a Gay BYU Student, offers an approachable and sympathetic view of the complexities of navigating a religious education as a queer student. The memoir candidly explores issues of mental health, abuse, self-acceptance, and family relationships during periods of transition. Alder graduated from Utah State University two years after leaving BYU and currently works as a full-time data analyst while pursuing his passion for writing and publishing. Since the release of Closeted, Alder has been featured on ABC4 News and spoken on various podcasts, raising awareness for mental health in the queer community. Alder resides in Utah with his hus ...more

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	Closeted: My Life as a Gay BYU Student: A Memoir 4.34 avg rating — 50 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Awake 4.41 avg rating — 27 ratings — published 2020 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Alone (Eternity Reigns Book 2) 4.80 avg rating — 10 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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When I heard this book described as a “Hallmark movie but a lot more gay,” I knew I’d have to check it out, and I’m glad I did! The story is charming, funny, and insightful. It’s concise and tightly written, which fits with its Hallmark niche. I wasn’ ...more
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