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Becoming Who I Am
Young Men on Being Gay
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Ritch C. Savin-Williams
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English
Published/Copyright:
2016
About this book
Proud, happy, grateful—gay youth describe their lives in terms that would have seemed surprising a generation ago. Yet many adults, including parents, are skeptical of this sea change—coming out is supposed to involve struggle. This is the kind of thinking, say the honest, humorous young men in Ritch Savin-Williams’s new book, that needs to change.
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In Becoming Who I Am, a rewarding study of youth, sexuality, and identity, Ritch C. Savin-Williams offers clear and insightful glimpses into the lives of young gay men… [An] important book.
-- Jim Piechota Bay Area Reporter
-- Jim Piechota Bay Area Reporter
Becoming Who I Am is an engrossing book full of rich, varied personal stories on the subject of being young and gay now…Becoming Who I Am presents a broad range of experiences and insights, and is a rewarding look at what makes young gay humans tick.
-- Greg Jameson Entertainment Focus
-- Greg Jameson Entertainment Focus
Inspiring and insightful. Finally we have the full story showing the more positive aspects of gay youth experiences reminding us that they live a proud, resilient, and happy life. Ritch Savin-Williams takes us beyond the often heard stories of tragedy and despair by providing us with a glimpse into the ordinary lives of gay teens. Anybody with an interest in the future of gay youth will devour this book.
-- David McFarland, Founder, United for Equality in Sports & Entertainment, and Former Chair and CEO, The Trevor Project
-- David McFarland, Founder, United for Equality in Sports & Entertainment, and Former Chair and CEO, The Trevor Project
Given the ever-changing dynamics of youth sexuality in the contemporary age, a book such as this is sorely needed. Filled with valuable data and rigorous analysis, Becoming Who I Am is a vital contribution to the field.
-- Mark McCormack, author of The Declining Significance of Homophobia
-- Mark McCormack, author of The Declining Significance of Homophobia
Savin-Williams has spent forty years studying the lives of gay teens. In Becoming Who I Am, he tells the stories of some of today’s gay teens and highlights the many ways they are typical of young people growing up in present-day America.
-- Brian Mustanski, Director, Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing
-- Brian Mustanski, Director, Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing
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Contents
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Preface
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Anthony
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Tell Our Stories
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Why Am I Gay?
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First Sexual Memory
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First Arousal
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Sex Play
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First Crush
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Who’s That Girl?
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Who’s That Boy?
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The Joy of Puberty
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OMG! A Wet Dream
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Masturbation
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First Girl Sex
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First Boy Sex
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I’m Gay—Prob ably, Certainly
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Something to Tell You
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Hey Mom, Dad, Bro, Sis
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Mostly Gay
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First Love
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He’s My Soul Man
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Being Young and Gay in America
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Postscript: Anthony’s Return
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Appendix: Methods
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Notes
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Acknowledgments
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Index
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Publishing information
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eBook published on:
January 11, 2017
eBook ISBN:
9780674974586
Pages and Images/Illustrations in book
Main content:
296
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5-1/2 x 8-1/4 inches
