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The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World
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LENGTH7 hrs and 18 mins
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RELEASE DATE06-12-12
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
The most important issue in a gay man’s life is not “coming out”, but coming to terms with the invalidating past. Despite the progress made in recent years, many gay men still wonder, “Are we better off?” The byproduct of growing up gay in a straight world continues to be the internalization of shame, rejection, and anger - a toxic cocktail that can lead to drug abuse, promiscuity, alcoholism, depression, and suicide.
Drawing on contemporary psychological research, the author’s own journey, and the stories of many of his friends and clients, Velvet Rage addresses the myth of gay pride and outlines three stages to emotional well-being for gay men. The revised and expanded edition covers issues related to gay marriage, a broader range of examples that extend beyond middle-class gay men in America, and expansion of the original discussion on living authentically as a gay man.
©2005, 2006, 2012 Alan Downs (P)2012 HighBridge Company
What Members Say
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"Must read for any gay man"
Would you listen to The Velvet Rage again? Why?There was quite a bit of information presented, and I think listening to it again might help me access more of it.
What did you like best about this story?The inclusion of anecdotes really helped me relate my own life to the issues described in the book.
Which scene was your favorite?Chapter 14, where he talked about life skills.
If you could give The Velvet Rage a new subtitle, what would it be?An owner's manual for the gay life.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful