Out of the Twilight: Fathers of Gay Men Speak. . - book review

Adolescence,  Winter, 2002  

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GOTTLIEB, Andrew R. Out of the Twilight: Fathers of Gay Men Speak.

New York: Harrington Park Press, 2000. 225pp. $39.95(h), $19.95(p) Out of the Twilight: Fathers of Gay Men Speak explores how fathers have dealt with discovering that their sons were gay and what effect it had on their own development as parents and people. This revealing, moving book will help you understand the difficulties and joys of a father/gay son relationship. It draws from literary sources as well as psychoanalytic theories to highlight the obstacles that a father must overcome to understand and identify with his son. Out of the Twilight allows you to see how fathers have struggled with the truth about their sons' sexuality. This book presents a unique opportunity to develop a greater awareness of and appreciation for father/son similarities and differences, and suggests that through time, communication, and love, fathers can become comfortable with and respectful of their sons' homosexuality.

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