READERS' COMMENTS
I loved this book.... so brave…so funny and an absolute eye-opener for straight people like me. Thank you for having the courage to write about such personal issues. "
"What a revelation this book has been to me. I had no idea that two straight people could give birth to a gay child..."
After 70 years I finally told my brother and his wife (your book gave me the courage) and guess what they still love me!"
"Before I read this book I thought that my son was just being 'trendy' I had no idea that there have been homosexuals around for centuries."
"I gave a copy to my GP to read. Because when I went to him in a terrible state of confusion about my sexuality he told me I couldn't be gay because I wore lipstick and painted my nails!"
“Wonderful, witty, often wry, sometimes sad, but more often a laugh-out-loud love story.”
"What a hoot! I loved every word of it... took me right down memory lane when I was struggling to come out - in New York - in the 60s."
"I wish I'd readthis book sooner. I think I might have been more supportive and more helpful to my gay stepdaughter."
“We so enjoyed reading your book. It was indeed enlightening and amusing and very moving. So glad you eventually published it and hope it is read widely. Well done for persevering!”
“I was fascinated to read about the historical facts around homosexuality. Wow what a lot of research you must have done."
“Read this book over the weekend. Couldn't put it down.. An excellent and serious read.”
“I loved the book and my only regret is that nothing like that information/ explanation was available years ago when I was trying to get to grips with my step son’s lifestyle choice. Needless to say my ignorance has alienated our relationship. How different it could have been, also created stress in my marriage to his mother. Your sense of humour is a delight, and the courage you showed in those days amazing. Thank you for a beautifully written book. God bless you.”
“Wil net vir jou se dat ek van die hele Leesfees jou aanbieding die heel meeste geniet het. Die hele gevoel en atmosfeer was net so goed en positief! Baie liefde.
“I really enjoyed your book and I remembered some of the characters. I particularly recalled your wedding, when your mom said, ‘I don't know about this. In my day we married men’."
"The book should be available in school libraries. It would be such a help and comfort for youngsters who often have these identity battles all on their own without support from family or teachers."
"Was so good to read about ordinary middle-of-the-spectrum gay people. Had no idea that many gay people, apart from being attracted to their same sex, are really quite 'normal' in every other sense."
"Bought the book for my mom because, although she had her suspicions, I just couldn't find a way to tell her that I was gay. After she read it she hugged me for the first time in years. I can't begin to thank you for what your book has done for us."