![]() ![]() I was mad at him for pretending to be straight. I was actually quite pissed that he'd sent me the book, because I wasn't mad at him for being gay. Actually, my Dad mailed it to me about four months after I'd moved in with my Grandparents - a full year after he'd come out to us. This one was hard to read, because it hit so close to home for me. Lambda Literary Award-winning author Alex Sanchez tackles a subject ripped from the headlines in this exciting and thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be both religious and gay. Manuel's outspokenness triggers dramatic consequences at school, culminating in a terrifying situation that leads Paul to take a stand. Talking to Manuel makes Paul reconsider thoughts he has kept hidden, and listening to Manuel's interpretation of Biblical passages on homosexuality causes Paul to reevaluate everything he believed. Manuel is the first openly gay teen anyone in their small town has ever met, and yet he says he's also a committed Christian. But when Manuel transfers to their school, Paul has to rethink his life. ![]() ![]() They have a lot of the same interests, like singing in their church choir and being active in Bible club. High school senior Paul has dated Angie since middle school, and they're good together. How could I choose betwen my sexuality and my spirituality, two of the most important parts that made me whole? ![]()
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