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megathbrooks's review against another edition
5.0
I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say that this is one of the best books I have ever read. Reading Drew & Brad’s story brought many tears, chuckles, and “amens”.
I am grateful for the authors’ willingness to share the most broken moments in their relationship (& lives), as well as the process of restoring their relationship. Their words were written with so much love and understanding, and really reflect the love of Christ for his children.
I believe that this book has the power to deeply minister those who feel completely lost on any side of such a complex topic - and even to alter the eternities of individuals who feel at odds with God because of their experiences within the evangelical church.
If you’re unsure whether to read this book, please do it! You will be more kind, understanding, and hopeful, as a result.
I am grateful for the authors’ willingness to share the most broken moments in their relationship (& lives), as well as the process of restoring their relationship. Their words were written with so much love and understanding, and really reflect the love of Christ for his children.
I believe that this book has the power to deeply minister those who feel completely lost on any side of such a complex topic - and even to alter the eternities of individuals who feel at odds with God because of their experiences within the evangelical church.
If you’re unsure whether to read this book, please do it! You will be more kind, understanding, and hopeful, as a result.
kaylarust94's review against another edition
5.0
A book that encourages the reader to think deeper and listen with more intention. I thought this book was uniquely written with a lot of personality and care!
emilyisoverbooked's review against another edition
4.0
This book is definitely worth the read for anyone in the Christian community, and should absolutely be read by parents of gay children, gay children with Evangelical parents, and church staff. While I wish there was more emphasis on Drew’s 18+ years and specifically how that looked more practically in their relationship, I found this to be a really valuable read.
ebeth_honey's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting and well thought out. Thought provoking but not overly amazing.
lingfish7's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. What a beautiful, heartwarming, practical, and relevant book.
Here’s what I loved:
- the love between father and son despite polarizing worldviews
- the critiques of the Christian church when it comes to admitting their deep mistakes in mistreating the gay communities and treating them as outcasts
- the practical advice given to Christian parents if their children do come out as gay
- the authentic acknowledgement that not every gay person who grew up in the church will decide to either stay Christian or remain celibate
- the deeper empathy that I now have for the gay community
- the real facts and history when it comes to how Christians have historically voted for laws that have hurt the gay community in ways that are unloving and ill informed
- the honesty between both father and son in how they still disagree with each other but they still love each other so deeply
P.S. the audiobook is read by both authors and is phenomenal!
Here’s what I loved:
- the love between father and son despite polarizing worldviews
- the critiques of the Christian church when it comes to admitting their deep mistakes in mistreating the gay communities and treating them as outcasts
- the practical advice given to Christian parents if their children do come out as gay
- the authentic acknowledgement that not every gay person who grew up in the church will decide to either stay Christian or remain celibate
- the deeper empathy that I now have for the gay community
- the real facts and history when it comes to how Christians have historically voted for laws that have hurt the gay community in ways that are unloving and ill informed
- the honesty between both father and son in how they still disagree with each other but they still love each other so deeply
P.S. the audiobook is read by both authors and is phenomenal!
itsleeumm's review against another edition
5.0
This book was AMAZING!! I think EVERYONE should read this book. Especially any lgbt+ youth with disapproving parents.