Coming Out
By: Michelangelo Signorile
Signorile's 14-step program -- complete with exercises, meditation notes, and anger checks, as well as the accounts of the coming-out experiences of other lesbians and gay men -- shows how you can successfully handle this life-changing, life-renewing process of preparing to come out.
By: Christopher Lee Nutter
A self-help book for gay men, this is also a memoir of the life of a gay man. It provides a guide to others in finding happiness and freedom while living with their identity as gay individuals.
By: Mitchell Gold (Editor), Mindy Drucker (Editor) and Martina Navratilova (Foreword)
A mental health crisis faces American teens right now--and it is one we can solve. Hundreds of thousands of gay teens face traumatic depression, fear, rejection, persecution, and isolation--usually alone. Homophobia and discrimination are at the heart of their pain. Love, support, and acceptance--all within our power to give--can save them.
By: Kevin Brison
This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to finally become your True Self, instead of the person you or others think you should be. Learn how to be comfortable in your own skin, find acceptance, a support system, & personal growth. There are tons of tips about how to tell others, & how to deal with their reactions.
By: Corona Brezina
An accessible guide to coming out to family and friends, this book provides transgender readers with insight about what steps to take when thinking about coming out. It addresses how to answer questions that friends and family might ask, potential steps involved in a gender transition, and for trans allies, this resource is a useful tool to understand how to be supportive of a loved one during their journey to express their true gender.
By: Alan Downs
Drawing on contemporary psychological research, the author’s own journey, and the stories of many of his friends and clients, Velvet Rage addresses the myth of gay pride and outlines three stages to emotional well-being for gay men.
By: Bryce McDougall
While a brave child often takes time to come to terms with his sexuality before sharing his feelings, parents often have little time to react. Written by parents who have a gay or lesbian child, this compilation of letters can help families deal with feelings of confusion, embarrassment, guilt, or anger, while showing the importance of understanding and helping their children share the truth.