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A Double-Minded Man
Still grieving the recent loss of his wife, Nate Truett returns to work, ready to resume the familiar routine on staff at a conservative church in Birmingham, Alabama.
A chance encounter with openly gay Trey Stravos forces to the surface desires Nate has always successfully suppressed. As their friendship grows, Trey disrupts Nate’s self-imposed constraints, introducing him to forbidden pleasures and unexpected intimacy. Unable to reconcile the teachings of his faith with his feelings for Trey, and knowing their relationship puts his entire career at stake, Nate panics, immersing himself in a ministry that promises he can change his sexual orientation.
Change does happen, but it’s not what Nate expected.
272 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 4, 2019
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November 2, 2019
A Must-Read for Anyone Human
Although this book initially may appeal only to those who are already LGBT allies, I feel like it should be read by anyone who has a heart. Following the story of a man actively involved with an ex-gay ministry while struggling with his own homosexuality, this book conveys what it is like to be torn between the genuine desire to live an obedient and godly (as taught by churches everywhere) while also struggling with his own homosexuality.
The story is well told and well-written, and I could feel the pain the main character felt as he started to question everything he has ever been taught by the church he loves. As the story unfolds, the author also describes the personal spiritual and mental anguish experienced by the men who are trying to become ex-gay, and details his own pain as he accepts responsibility for the part he played in causing such damage.
This is not a fairy-tale, which is why it’s such an important book. Churches everywhere continue to cause irreparable harm to LGBT people everywhere, and the ex-gay ministry is thriving despite scientific research that says not only does it not work, it actively hurts people.
What this book is, though, is redemptive. For Nate, for those who actively support and fight against those who might try to “fix” people who aren’t broken, this book is a way to open up new dialogue as we fight for our LGBT family.
Although this book initially may appeal only to those who are already LGBT allies, I feel like it should be read by anyone who has a heart. Following the story of a man actively involved with an ex-gay ministry while struggling with his own homosexuality, this book conveys what it is like to be torn between the genuine desire to live an obedient and godly (as taught by churches everywhere) while also struggling with his own homosexuality.
The story is well told and well-written, and I could feel the pain the main character felt as he started to question everything he has ever been taught by the church he loves. As the story unfolds, the author also describes the personal spiritual and mental anguish experienced by the men who are trying to become ex-gay, and details his own pain as he accepts responsibility for the part he played in causing such damage.
This is not a fairy-tale, which is why it’s such an important book. Churches everywhere continue to cause irreparable harm to LGBT people everywhere, and the ex-gay ministry is thriving despite scientific research that says not only does it not work, it actively hurts people.
What this book is, though, is redemptive. For Nate, for those who actively support and fight against those who might try to “fix” people who aren’t broken, this book is a way to open up new dialogue as we fight for our LGBT family.
November 30, 2019
Excellent Book
I am a mom with a gay son, and have completely supported him and the entire LGBTQ+ community always. This is a very well written, and yes sometimes difficult book to read. It is a book that all who consider conversion therapy would read. I thank the author for this deeply honest and personal story.
I am a mom with a gay son, and have completely supported him and the entire LGBTQ+ community always. This is a very well written, and yes sometimes difficult book to read. It is a book that all who consider conversion therapy would read. I thank the author for this deeply honest and personal story.
April 3, 2020
A really good, quick read - I read in two sessions during the coronavirus lockdown. Very thought-provoking for us Christians and it gave me insight into the lives of gay people who are trapped by religion. Religion needs to be more 'Christian' in its approach to people with what they see are issues. How they can be so cruel as to accept 'gay conversion' as a therapy I do not know.
Thanks for a good read Bill Prickett - this book made me laugh out loud at times, some touching humour and most of all, the love that any person knows and feels, is LOVE, regardless of gender.
I will be reading the rest of Prickett's books for sure.
Thanks for a good read Bill Prickett - this book made me laugh out loud at times, some touching humour and most of all, the love that any person knows and feels, is LOVE, regardless of gender.
I will be reading the rest of Prickett's books for sure.
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