Gay Like Me
A Father Writes to His Son
by Richie Jackson
Recommended by Arianna Huffington and Rory O’Malley
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Recommended by 3 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Fiction, and Nonfiction.
In this poignant and urgent love letter to his son, awardwinning Broadway, TV and film producer Richie Jackson reflects on his experiences as a gay man in America and the progress and setbacks of the LGBTQ community over the last 50 years.My son is kind, responsible, and hardworking. He is ready for college. He is not ready to be a gay man living ...
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Recommended by 3 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Fiction, and Nonfiction.
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Arianna Huffington
“Gays! Be sure to get @Richie_Jackson’s book #GayLikeMe! It’s thought provoking and powerful. After reading it, I felt more confident in my identity as a gay man and learned so much. Thanks for sharing this with the world Richie! | I loved every page. Powerful, moving and inspiring!”
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