Book - Straight Parents, Gay Children: Inspiring Families to Live Honestly....

By the former national vice president of P-FLAG, Robert A Bernstein. Paperback, 203 pages, published 1999. Excellent used condition. A previous owner's initials were written inside the front cover (see pics), but otherwise this copy is very gently loved. Almost no wear and the binding is strong, all pages intact. "A personal account by a father who discovered in the mid-1980s that his life was not diminished by his daughter's homosexuality, as he had originally thought, but enriched by it. This is a levelheaded book that shows parents how to achieve a fuller understanding and appreciation of human and diversity become their children's heroes. Soon after Bernstein's daughter came out as gay, they attended a meeting of P-FLAG (Parents, Friends and Family of Lesbians and Gays) at a nearby church, and Bernstein realized he had joined a small but powerful group of people resisting the continued oppression of their loved ones. In this book, he brings together stirring quotes and inspiring stories--like those of Jane Spahr, the first openly gay minister to be called as a pastor of the Presbyterian church; and of Dr. Roscoe Thorne, a former lumberjack and weightlifter who spoke to a packed room at a military hearing that was trying to discharge his son from the navy despite a brilliant career as a pilot. This is a useful book for therapists, clergy, and educators--and an essential resource for parents of LGBTQ+ children." Still as relevant as it was 25 years ago. 🌈 💖 🏳️‍🌈