Prayers for Bobby: A Mother's Coming to Terms with the Suicide of Her Gay Son by

Description: Prayers for Bobby by Leroy Aarons Draws on the diaries of Bobby Griffith, a gay youth who committed suicide, to trace his mothers struggle to face her sons sexuality. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 Bobbys mother, a fearful churchgoer who first prayed that her son would be "healed," then anguished over his suicide, and ultimately transformed herself into a national crusader for gay and lesbian youth. As told through Bobbys poignant journal entries and his mothers reminiscences, Prayers for Bobby is at once a moving personal story, a true profile in courage, and a call to arms to parents everywhere. Author Biography 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. Review "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: Bobbys spiral toward death and Marys 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 Griffiths gutsy sensibility and her tireless efforts to help others ."..Prayers for Bobby" is a book about hope." -- "San Francisco Chronicle" Details ISBN0062511238 Pages 288 Language English ISBN-10 0062511238 ISBN-13 9780062511232 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY B Illustrations Yes Subtitle A Mothers Coming to Terms with the Suicide of Her Gay Son Country of Publication United States Place of Publication New York Short Title PRAYERS FOR BOBBY Author Leroy Aarons Imprint HarperOne DOI 10.1604/9780062511232 UK Release Date 1996-08-09 Illustrator Paddy Mounter Birth 1949 Affiliation San Diego State University Position Professor of English Qualifications M.D. Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Alternative 9780062511225 Audience General AU Release Date 1996-11-26 NZ Release Date 1996-11-26 Imprint US HarperOne Publisher US HarperCollins Year 2023 Publication Date 2023-11-20 US Release Date 2023-11-20 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168278226;

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