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Free Your Mind: The Book for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth and Their Allies
Free Your Mind is the definitive practical guide for gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth -- and their families, teachers, counselors and friends. For too long, gay youth have wanted to be themselves and to feel good about it, but most have been isolated, afraid, harassed, or worse. Their very existence has been ignored, whispered about, or swept under the rug. But each day more and more lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth are standing up, speaking out, breaking down stereotypes, demanding rights and recognition -- shining. In this book, young people share their joy and their pain, their hopes and fears, the formidable obstacles they have faced and overcome, and the exciting opportunities they have discovered.
Free Your Mind speaks to the basic aspects of the lives of gay, lesbian and bisexual youth: Self-Discovery; Friends and Lovers; Family; School; Spirituality; Community. Alive with the voices of more than fifty young people, rich in accurate information and positive practical advice, Free Your Mind talks about how to come out, deal with problems, make healthy choices about relationships and sex, connect with other gay youth and supportive adults, and take pride and participate in the gay and lesbian community. Free Your Mind also presents detailed guidance for adults who want to make the world safer for lesbian, gay and bisexual youth.
Free Your Mind speaks to the basic aspects of the lives of gay, lesbian and bisexual youth: Self-Discovery; Friends and Lovers; Family; School; Spirituality; Community. Alive with the voices of more than fifty young people, rich in accurate information and positive practical advice, Free Your Mind talks about how to come out, deal with problems, make healthy choices about relationships and sex, connect with other gay youth and supportive adults, and take pride and participate in the gay and lesbian community. Free Your Mind also presents detailed guidance for adults who want to make the world safer for lesbian, gay and bisexual youth.
448 pages, Paperback
Published May 30, 1996
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May 31, 2007
This is a bit outdated now, but I was actually interviewed by the authors when they were writing this book. I'm quoted in it in a few places, but under a different name. I was just coming out and in a different place in my life then. Can you find me?
June 15, 2012
This book may be a older, but it's a very good read. It was published in 1996 and may be a little bit out of date on the current isues the comunity faces and does not face now. For someone who has a lot of LGBTT friends and is one. I can defently say it's a good read for anyone who want's to know about what life may be like for them, or how to get help if they are LGBTT.
This authors of this book took 50 LGBTT kids and asked them what there life was like. How they felt when they came out, how did they tell there parents, how to deal with friends and how to deal with everyone else.
The authors of this book knew what they were talking about, and I think it was a good idea to interview the kids to see the differences between different families and kids, because not every person reacts the same way.
So all in all this book is a great resource for anyone who wants to know about this stuff, it talks about what you need to know and why. Although as said before in many reviews it is slightly older and it could use some work. all and all it is still good and informative just old.
There are no set charachters in this book, I guess you could say there are 50 of them plus the two writers. The one interesting and funny part of this book is the comics, they are funny and can be informative, I find they can be a good way to lighten the mood if you are handling a serious subject and can make people laugh.
That is all thank you for reading.
This authors of this book took 50 LGBTT kids and asked them what there life was like. How they felt when they came out, how did they tell there parents, how to deal with friends and how to deal with everyone else.
The authors of this book knew what they were talking about, and I think it was a good idea to interview the kids to see the differences between different families and kids, because not every person reacts the same way.
So all in all this book is a great resource for anyone who wants to know about this stuff, it talks about what you need to know and why. Although as said before in many reviews it is slightly older and it could use some work. all and all it is still good and informative just old.
There are no set charachters in this book, I guess you could say there are 50 of them plus the two writers. The one interesting and funny part of this book is the comics, they are funny and can be informative, I find they can be a good way to lighten the mood if you are handling a serious subject and can make people laugh.
That is all thank you for reading.
October 28, 2008
I would agree that the book is a bit outdated now, but some of the information, for people who are struggling with coming out (or have friends who are) can still be helpful.
This book was extremely helpful for me when I was in high school and I had several friends who were coming out. I wanted to be there for them and to help them the best way that I could and my copy of this book is very well highlighted and loved. One of my favorite parts was the questionnaire that turned the tables on people who think that heterosexual orientation is natural--it really does make you question that concept, which I think makes it impossible (though clearly others disagree) to believe homosexuality is a choice.
I wish an updated/revised edition of this book would be released, but for those who are trying to understand or help someone they care about, this is a good starting place for basic history and information.
This book was extremely helpful for me when I was in high school and I had several friends who were coming out. I wanted to be there for them and to help them the best way that I could and my copy of this book is very well highlighted and loved. One of my favorite parts was the questionnaire that turned the tables on people who think that heterosexual orientation is natural--it really does make you question that concept, which I think makes it impossible (though clearly others disagree) to believe homosexuality is a choice.
I wish an updated/revised edition of this book would be released, but for those who are trying to understand or help someone they care about, this is a good starting place for basic history and information.
May 21, 2007
This book was an assignment in one of my counseling classes. It provided insight into working with GLBQT students and their families, especially regarding "coming out." It is outdated now, and I would love to see an updated resource.
December 13, 2018
Serviceable for what it was but absolutely too long. Dated, but not always in a charming way. I’m sure (or at least I hope) it was helpful to people when it came out but it wasn’t very good as a read in 2018.
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