Reviews tagging 'Outing'

All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson

68 reviews

emilemilemily5's review

inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Grief, Homophobia, and Outing

autismandniamh's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad medium-paced

4.25

Heart-wrenching, searingly honest and shocking. There was occasional “finding my journey” speak which came across a little cringe; plus the SA chapter was incredibly difficult to read and felt overly sympathetic to the abuser, even with the disclaimer at the end of the chapter. In addition, the fraternity parts read like self-immolation rather than self-realisation and finding family, but what do I know? I’ve never been in one. You can’t fault George for his honesty though.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Sexual assault, Violence, Racism, Outing, Racial slurs, and Sexual content

Moderate: Physical abuse, Incest, Hate crime, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, and Drug use

kjofalltrades's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Homophobia, Bullying, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Incest, Deadnaming, and Death

Moderate: Cancer, Outing, and Transphobia

Minor: Alcohol

arkansasamy's review

dark reflective tense medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Homophobia, Transphobia, Rape, and Outing

garbagebarge69's review

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Sexual content

Moderate: Outing and Grief

Minor: Incest, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Violence, Rape, and Alcohol

mraddd's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Homophobia, Bullying, Sexual content, and Grief

Moderate: Terminal illness, Racism, Transphobia, and Incest

Minor: Outing and Racial slurs

bookwormcat's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual content, Homophobia, and Bullying

Moderate: Blood, Outing, Cultural appropriation, Deadnaming, Cursing, Drug use, Racial slurs, and Injury/Injury detail

blue_is_at_sea's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

I had a great experience reading this book. It’s one of the first memoirs I’ve ever read and I have to say I think it’s a great one to start with. 
It deals with so much: race, gender sexuality, death, trauma, family and friendship. 
I like that the prose is very accessible and the chapters are short. The subject matter can be fun and lighthearted but can also be heavy at times. 
It’s a great read and I do recommend it. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Racism, Sexual assault, and Homophobia

Minor: Incest, Dysphoria, Outing, Deadnaming, and Grief

zluvsreading's review

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

I've always said it feels so wrong to rate memoirs/biographies because they are so personal and it takes a certain amount of bravery and vulnerability from the author to be willing to share this with the entire world. However, this feels like a solid five stars simply because I loved everything about this and how it was written. This is an important book and I think should be required reading, even if it was difficult/challenging to read at times but that doesn't mean we just don't read it. We just take the time to ask ourselves why it was challenging and have open discussions with others about it.

pre-review: This book spoke to me on so many different levels, my heart hurts. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Sexual content, Racism, Sexual assault, Homophobia, and Deadnaming

Moderate: Outing

Minor: Death

jenniferbbookdragon's review

emotional reflective medium-paced

4.5

A powerful memoir about growing up Black and queer, this book has been targeted by those who believe banning books about controversial topics is necessary to protect children. Johnson directly addresses racism,  homophobia,  bullying, and sexual abuse, all of which impact teens in their daily lives. He argues that they need books like this to know they aren't alone and to empathize with peers facing these issues.  I agree.
Johnson describes his introduction to sex in college as difficult due to the lack of sex education for queer youth. 
Their struggles with identity and sexuality are addressed in the  context of a supportive family,  something many young people lack. Johnson's story is one of strength and hope. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Sexual content, Homophobia, Racism, Alcohol, and Dysphoria

Moderate: Incest, Cultural appropriation, Deadnaming, and Drug use

Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Transphobia, Outing, Violence, and Blood