Prayers for Bobby by Leroy Aarons (1996, Paperback) 
Prayers for Bobby by Leroy Aarons (1996, Paperback)

 
Prayers for Bobby by Leroy Aarons (1996, Paperback)

Author: Leroy Aarons
Publisher: Harper San Francisco
Publication Date: 1996-09-01
Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN-10: 0062511238
ISBN-13: 9780062511232
Product ID: EPID22184
Description: In August 1983, a 20-year-old named Bobby Griffith shot and killed himself. His mother, Mary Griffith, was a devout Christian. When Bobby had revealed his homosexuality to her, she responded with deep anxiety and attempted to cure him. B...
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Synopsis
In August 1983, a 20-year-old named Bobby Griffith shot and killed himself. His mother, Mary Griffith, was a devout Christian. When Bobby had revealed his homosexuality to her, she responded with deep anxiety and attempted to cure him. But upon her son's suicide, Mrs. Griffith did not fear for his soul, but for the idea that her reprimands had contributed to his depression. As she struggled with her grief and guilt, she discovered that her strict religious beliefs were not sufficient to help her cope. She sought out ministers and other religious parents who were sympathetic to gay rights and eventually became known as a gay rights activist.

Details
Publication Date:1996-09-01

Size
Height:8.3 in
Width:5.3 in
Thickness:0.8 in
Weight:8.8 oz

Publisher's Note
Bobby Griffith, at the age of 15, realized that he was gay and in conflict with his religious upbringing. Through Bobby's journal entries and his mother's reminiscences we learn of the emotional torment that led Bobby to take his own life. Prayers for Bobby takes readers through his mother's anguish and disbelief to her transformation from biblical literalist to enlightened parent.

Industry Reviews
Mary Griffith prayed that her gay son Bobby would be "healed." After his suicide, her anguish led her on a journey from faithful churchgoer to national crusader for gay and lesbian youth. (LJ 5/15/95)
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