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Book Description
Wayne Gregory's deeply personal memoir explores the profound tension between faith and identity that shaped his journey from adolescence through middle age. Growing up in the evangelical Christian South during the 1960s and 1970s, Gregory spent years concealing his homosexuality not only from his community but from his own conscious awareness.
This candid narrative traces the author's internal struggle as his genuine devotion to God collided with his emerging sexual identity. Despite earnest efforts to construct what appeared to be a conventional heterosexual life, Gregory found his authentic desires growing stronger, forcing him to confront fundamental questions about his beliefs and the contradictions within his religious framework.
The story unfolds as Gregory grapples with the devastating recognition that his homosexual feelings represent not merely isolated transgressions but an integral part of who he is. As this realization takes hold, his life becomes increasingly complicated by the responsibilities of adopted children, marital infidelity, and a deteriorating marriage.
Through a spiral of self-hatred and despair, Gregory ultimately discovers a path toward transformation. His journey reveals how genuine spirituality and homosexual identity might coexist within an authentic, liberated existence. This memoir offers insight for anyone wrestling with the intersection of religious faith and personal truth, demonstrating that spiritual growth often requires the courage to embrace one's complete self.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)
📄 Length: 276 pages
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