Prayers for Bobby by Leroy Aarons
Bobby Griffith was an all-American boy .and he was gay. Faced with an irresolvable conflict-for both his family and his religion taught him that being gay was wrong -Bobby chose to take his own life.Prayers for Bobby, nominated for a 1996 Lambda Literary Award, is the story of the emotional journey that led Bobby to this tragic conclusion. But it is also the story of Bobby's mother, a fearful churchgoer who first prayed that her son would be healed, then anguished over hi suicide, and ultimately transformed herself into a national crusader for gay and lesbian youth.
As told through Bobby's poignant journal entries and his mother's reminiscences, Prayers for Bobby is at once a moving personal story, a true profile in courage, and a call to arms to parents everywhere.
The value of the Griffith story .is undeniable. It] should be required reading for every parent, every school teacher, and anyone who has ever doubted that words can kill. - The Washington Post
This book will become an instant classic. And it will save lives of countless young people. -- The Advocate
.A heartrending story of two journeys: Bobby's spiral toward death and Mary's toward personal responsibility. Aarons has performed a major public service, as has the entire Griffith family-especially Bobby, whose death will surely save many others. --Los Angeles Times
The book is not a tragedy. Because of Mary Griffith's gutsy sensibility and her tireless efforts to help others .Prayers for Bobby is a book about hope. -- San Francisco Chronicle
Leroy Aarons, an award-winning journalist and playwright, was a national correspondent for The Washington Post and executive editor of The Oakland Tribune. He is the founder and past president of the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780062511232 |
| ISBN 10 | 0062511238 |
| Title | Prayers for Bobby |
| Author | Leroy Aarons |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 1996-08-09 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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