And It Was Full of Light!: Finding the courage to overcome homophobic bullying and hate

by Robert W. Littlefield

Bobby Fowler is the first and only out gay kid at Dunston High School. Unathletic and small for his age, Bobby was orphaned soon after moving from New England to Dunston, a ranching town in central Texas, just before freshman year. Deeply scarred from a near-fatal beating during sophomore year, Bobby finds solace in his drums, composing music, and his two closest friends. Only two types of students go to Dunston High School, according to his soul mate, football players, and those who adore them. And Bobby, along with every girl in school and every woman in town, for that matter, adores one football player in particular. Kyle Faulkner, the star quarterback, has it all, and not just because his heroics brought home a state championship to his football-crazed town. With stunning good looks, a muscular physique, a dazzling Hollywood smile and a winning personality, it's no surprise that Kyle is a god in school. Kyle, along with everyone else, thinks of himself as the ultimate straight boy, the guy every girl wants to date. But Kyle has secret that he can't even admit to himself. He never asks himself why he sneaks peeks at the Gay Kid or why he dreams of wrapping his arms around him. But just a few weeks before graduation, Kyle finds out why during an unexpected and violent encounter with Bobby. It is an encounter which causes Kyle to admit the unthinkable. And unless Bobby can convince him there is a way out of the trap he thinks he's in, their encounter will lead to a terrifying climax that could cost both boys their lives.

Genres: Fiction, Teen, M M Romance, LGBT

372 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 19, 2010

Reviews

[Gavin Stephenson-Jackman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Riveting! This is a true must read. From beginning to end the story of Bobby and Kyle draws you in and holds you like few others. In a short period of time Bobby loses first his mother, his familiar home and school in New England and finds himself starting high school in small town Texas. He barely gets started when his father goes missing. Bobby encounters Kyle on day one of high school and is smitten by the handsome jock. Homophobia and hate invade Bobby's life, but through all of this he notices something different in Kyle. Bobby's strength and determination in the face of the violence that comes his way is phenomenal. This coming of age story demonstrates the good that can be found in unlikely places, through strength and determination.

[Claudie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Bobby...loved this amazing story that had me in tears sometimes. My only regret...not buying and reading this book sooner