Would You Mind?

by Robert Joseph Greene

Nate Lawson didn’t know the kind of parents he had until he fell in love with another guy in high school. This wasn’t just any guy, it was Mike Sarafin, the boy Nate had a crush on since the 8th Grade. Would You Mind? looks at those two boys, their families and their love for one another. Your family can surprise you sometime and give you the greatest gift of all, their love and This book is designated for high school reading groups (ages 14-18) The story does not contain any profanity, sexual content, or violence. There is under age teenage drinking in the storyline. There is a spanish companion book ¿Te importaría? (ISBN 978-1-927124-27-7) for bilingual reading programs.This is an excellent story that addresses coming out in high school and LGBT Issues

Genres: LGBT, Queer, Gay

164 pages, Paperback

First published March 31, 2013

About the author

Robert Joseph Greene is a Canadian author of gay romance fiction, best known for The Gay Icon Classics of the World, a collection of gay-themed love stories from over 12 different countries. Each story represents a culture and a people. The book was listed by PFLAG Canada as a recommended book in their "Books Worth Reading" section.

One of the short stories in the Gay Icon Classics collection is "Halo's Golden Circle", a tragic love story set in ancient Judea. Author and Jewish scholar Steven Greenberg remarked that it was a "beautiful story".

Following the release of The Gay Icon Classics of the World II in 2012, a group of Russian students translated "The Blue Door", a story from the collection about a young Russian prince who comes out as gay, and used it as a protest against the "homosexual propaganda" laws enacted in Saint Petersburg.

Credit for press photo: Tallulah Photography (Vancouver)

In 2013, German book distributor Weltbild removed Greene's book because the distributor was owned by the 12 Catholic Diocese of Germany and they did not like LGBT material. This sparked a protest when news reporters discovered that the book distributor was selling soft porn.

Greene continues for fight for human rights and supports groups like PFLAG Canada.

Reviews

[Gavin Stephenson-Jackman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good story of love and acceptance. Coming out is never easy, even when you have supportive parents and family. Nate knows his parents are quite modern and accepting, but still fears their reaction should he come out as gay. He is their only son and he's afraid that this will temper their reaction. Nate has fallen in love with his grade eight crush, Mike Sarafin. Mike's family is less than accepting and the two boys navigate love, families, and acceptance. The text could use a little editing to improve readability.

[Anita · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a big fan of this author's work. I was shocked that the publishing house hasn't put out any news about this book. I found out about it on GOODREADS (Yeah!!!!). So, I got it for my KINDLE and I found it to be a touching story. It's a bit different from most high school love stories because it focuses on a more happy ...smooth transition for coming out of the closet for the main character.
Why I like that is because I don't think high school young adults don't need all that "doom and gloom" about life in high school. Sometimes, it's nice to have just a happy story with a happy ending

[Perrin Marie Burnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish this was a full length novel Because I want to know what happens.dot.

I wish this was a full length novel I want to know what happens to
Nate and Mike. Your stories end too soon !

[jules0623 · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars. A bit rushed in places but a sweet story.