The Preacher's Son

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Summary: Finally, dealing with the reality of being gay and christian
Review: Finally, a book which is so honest in dealing with the reality of the pain and the triumphs of having to come to terms with being gay and christian. The book hit home for me - both a graduate of Liberty University and Liberty Baptist Seminary, I had to leave fundamentalism to come to terms with the truth that I am gay. This was a painful journey for me, but I look back and am thankful that I now am a Senior Pastor in a whole new denomination (Disciples of Christ). I have been able to do that being openly gay - being the real me. Marc speaks volumnes about this journey and how difficult it can be. Often in the greatest diversities, as Marc's journey explains, we can become stronger and more more committed to honest and to our faith. A must read for all people as it helps define our need to be honest in loving ourselves and in understanding and respecting others who may be very different. Marc, keep the message flowing!

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Summary: Finally, dealing with the reality of being gay and christian
Review: Finally, a book which is so honest in dealing with the reality of the pain and the triumphs of having to come to terms with being gay and christian. The book hit home for me - both a graduate of Liberty University and Liberty Baptist Seminary, I had to leave fundamentalism to come to terms with the truth that I am gay. This was a painful journey for me, but I look back and am thankful that I now am a Senior Pastor in a whole new denomination (Disciples of Christ). I have been able to do that being openly gay - being the real me. Marc speaks volumnes about this journey and how difficult it can be. Often in the greatest diversities, as Marc's journey explains, we can become stronger and more more committed to honest and to our faith. A must read for all people as it helps define our need to be honest in loving ourselves and in understanding and respecting others who may be very different. Marc, keep the message flowing!

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Summary: refreshingly honest about coming to grips with being gay ...
Review: I agree with another reviewer, that this book be a must read for all gays (youth and older - male or female) who have struggled with fundamentalist "Christianity" and being gay. This book brought back many memories of my own struggles with this issue of Fundamentalisic dogma of "Christianity", and being a gay youth. Like Marc, I thought that by being invovled with such a group would "cure" me of this 'thing'. Prayers, meetings, self-flagelation, 24 hour guilt, working at the world headquarters....: the list is endless. Finally, the realization that a person is what they are, takes over and one seeks to define their own 'morality' and peace. This work has a positive input for those who have had (or still do ...) a similar story of their past youth (or present life). It has helped tremendously! Thank you Marc for your candid life expose.

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Summary: refreshingly honest about coming to grips with being gay ...
Review: I agree with another reviewer, that this book be a must read for all gays (youth and older - male or female) who have struggled with fundamentalist "Christianity" and being gay. This book brought back many memories of my own struggles with this issue of Fundamentalisic dogma of "Christianity", and being a gay youth. Like Marc, I thought that by being invovled with such a group would "cure" me of this 'thing'. Prayers, meetings, self-flagelation, 24 hour guilt, working at the world headquarters....: the list is endless. Finally, the realization that a person is what they are, takes over and one seeks to define their own 'morality' and peace. This work has a positive input for those who have had (or still do ...) a similar story of their past youth (or present life). It has helped tremendously! Thank you Marc for your candid life expose.

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Summary: Don't Have to be Gay to Find This Relevant
Review: I found this book moving and meaningful. My ex-husband's family is fundamentalist Christian, and my ex-brother-in-law struggled a great deal before coming out as a gay individual. Hooray for Marc Adams for having the courage to embrace the gay Christian he is.

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Summary: Don't Have to be Gay to Find This Relevant
Review: I found this book moving and meaningful. My ex-husband's family is fundamentalist Christian, and my ex-brother-in-law struggled a great deal before coming out as a gay individual. Hooray for Marc Adams for having the courage to embrace the gay Christian he is.

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Summary: Good autobiography
Review: I recently saw Marc speak at a local PFLAG meeting here in the Seattle area. I totally related to the story of his life and some of the things he has gone through, most people that are gay and grew up in a strict religious family will probably relate as well. Marc tells the story of struggle as a gay teenager and discovering himself at college. It was encouraging to see how far he has come when he spoke. From what I understand this is Adam's first book and at times the details drag on but what a promising first book it is! Great job, highly recommended!

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Summary: Good autobiography
Review: I recently saw Marc speak at a local PFLAG meeting here in the Seattle area. I totally related to the story of his life and some of the things he has gone through, most people that are gay and grew up in a strict religious family will probably relate as well. Marc tells the story of struggle as a gay teenager and discovering himself at college. It was encouraging to see how far he has come when he spoke. From what I understand this is Adam's first book and at times the details drag on but what a promising first book it is! Great job, highly recommended!

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Summary: The story that could possibly be a life and mind changer
Review: I was given this book by a friend, a woman that I worked with. I never have read a book about homosexuality or anything, this was my first. And it was so relevant to some things that I had questions about being gay and a youth. The whole religious thing always confused me until I realized that there is no changing me, this is the way God made me, and he doesn't make mistakes. Oh my gosh this is a book review not an auto-bio. Anyway, I mean, this book, in my opinion, is a must read for any young gay person, I mean, not just teenagers and such. Because I am sure that, no matter what religion, there are always struggles with something, this is how one person fought those struggles for the better of his life. That's all I can say about it right now, I mean, I gave it 5 stars didn't I? They say "allow 4-6 weeks, may be outta print" DON'T let this stop you! Go find this book, go to a second hand store, if you have to. You won't regret it. talk latre

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Summary: Real Insight
Review: Marc Adam's book "The Preacher's Son" is an emotional journey through his early life as a fundamentalist baptist and homosexual. I couldn't put this book down for one second. I read the whole thing in one sitting. I recommend this to anyone struggling with religion and homosexuality.