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The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World

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Alan Downs

7 Hours 16 Minutes

HighBridge Company

June 2012

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The most important issue in a gay man’s life is not “coming out,” but coming to terms with the invalidating past. Despite the progress made in recent years, many gay men still wonder, “Are we better off?” The byproduct of growing up gay in a straight world continues to be the internalization of shame, rejection, and anger-a toxic cocktail that can lead to drug abuse, promiscuity, alcoholism, depression, and suicide.  Drawing on contemporary psychological research, the author’s own journey, and the stories of many of his friends and clients, Velvet Rage addresses the myth of gay pride and outlines three stages to emotional well-being for gay men. The revised and expanded edition covers issues related to gay marriage, a broader range of examples that extend beyond middle-class gay men in America, and expansion of the original discussion on living authentically as a gay man.

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  • Jeffrey B.

    Informed me about a segment of humanity that I was ignorant of. The relationship advice applicable to all who want to mature.

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  • W Z.

    This book is an absolute gift to humanity. If you are a gay man, no matter what your story is, it applies to you, I promise. LGBTQ literature fans, experts, those who are broken or those who don’t know that they are broken, this is a fundamental and hugely important piece of literature that will leave feeling better equipped in composing the symphony of your life.

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  • Anonymous

    Absolutely unique and marvellous book. The voice of the author is magic, calming and giving a hope for changes and improvements of gay men’s life in all the aspects. Thank you Alan. Sincerely yours, Svetlana Q

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