Gay Children, Straight Parents

A Plan for Family Healing

By Richard Cohen

(paperback)

Product Details

Line: IVP Books
Length: 233 pages
Size: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches
Binding: paperback
Published: October 2007

ISBN-10: 0-8308-3437-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-8308-3437-2
IVP Order Code: 3437

Related Subjects

Homosexuality.

"Richard is movingly candid about the brokenness in his own family life, and he's not afraid to get down in the trenches and cry, mourn and laugh with everyone else who struggles. This book offers sound practical advice for healing family relationships."

"Words cannot express the gratitude that we feel in our hearts for the incredible enlightenment that we have received from Gay Children, Straight Parents. This book has changed the life of our family and helped our daughter heal from same-sex attractions. Words can never express the depth of our gratitude."

"This book helped us go from shock and disbelief to an understanding of what happened to our son who experiences same-sex attractions. It showed us how to develop an action plan to help heal the wounds of his heart. This sensitive, intelligent man is now, with his dad's love and encouragement, learning to take the necessary steps into manhood. The personal stories of change throughout the book gave us real hope. We feel confident about our son's future."

"I enthusiastically recommend Gay Children, Straight Parents as a must-read for every parent facing the difficult discovery of their child's homosexuality. Richard's compassionate approach relieves the stigma and shame often associated with a loved-one's homosexual struggle. Whether a parent has just found out or is years into their journey with their gay son or daughter, they will glean understanding, support, guidance and encouragement in their ongoing efforts to love their child well."

"A helpful resource for parents who are intentional about loving their children well."

"It is with gratitude to Richard for filling so many voids in the world of healing same-sex attraction, and for his continuing leadership and distinctive insights, that I highly recommend this long-awaited text."

"We all want the best for our children. Please read this book and follow Richard's suggestions for building a healthy parent-child relationship, one based on unconditional love and mutual respect."

Cohen offers a caring approach that promises progress, whether the gay child desires to "come out straight," is confused or undecided, or believes he or she was born with SSA and therefore cannot or should not change.

This book offers a positive, accurate, factual approach to parents who have a child who has same sex attraction.