This was a difficult read for me. Mostly because I cannot connect with the storyline due to me being a straight, white female. This did not discourage me from reading the book. I have compassion for the authors struggle and want nothing more to embrace the author in a long, loving hug. No one should have their future planned out for them. This author deserved a loving childhood in which he could bloom into his true self. Instead he struggled to find his place in this world because of those who were adamantly against what he wanted for his own life. For such a deep story it is elegantly written. I appreciate the authors struggle and I feel like it made him the man who he is today.
Brian Broome was a child of the 80s, and a gay black man struggling to find himself in the 90s. This lifestyle was unacceptable in a small town in Ohio that he was raised, and only slightly more excepted in the larger cities he chose to move to. At times you will cry and maybe have a few laughs but mostly you will be rooting for Brian. The world is cruel but Brian is stronger than you can ever imagine. He also shares so great advise.
Please take note: this book is very descriptive. There are detailed sex scenes and attack/beating scenes. Be warned and prepared.
Brian Broome was a child of the 80s, and a gay black man struggling to find himself in the 90s. This lifestyle was unacceptable in a small town in Ohio that he was raised, and only slightly more excepted in the larger cities he chose to move to. At times you will cry and maybe have a few laughs but mostly you will be rooting for Brian. The world is cruel but Brian is stronger than you can ever imagine. He also shares so great advise.
Please take note: this book is very descriptive. There are detailed sex scenes and attack/beating scenes. Be warned and prepared.