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As a young man, Anne Graham became a Vietnam Veteran while serving in the U. S. Navy on a nuclear submarine. She opens with an incredible true story of her submarine’s rescue of a downed aircrew in the middle of a typhoon. This is a story of how a transgender person came to be that way, and how they dealt with it while remaining a very productive and accepted member of society. Anne lays out her life from her formative years, through her time as a loving father and husband, and finally to the person she is now, a devoted and loving wife. She deals with the formation of her sex and gender ...

“I’m gay, and I love it!” Dennis, an acutely sensitive pre-teen with a social-emotional learning disability, explores his sexual orientation during the ’60s when gays were deemed mentally ill. Nestled in the cozy suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts, timid young Dennis bears the weight of society’s pressure to fit into his parents’ American dream. He longs to satisfy his desire to kiss the boy of his dreams, but will violent bullying and sexual experimentation in his teens with his juvenile delinquent best friend take him down the wrong path? Will his unexpected popularity in high ...

How would you cope if your family rejected you, your religion abandoned you and society labeled you an outcast? Read the compelling stories of 25 LGBTQAI+ role models who journeyed from strength to strength to become their authentic selves. This collection is a profound exploration into the lives of 25 individuals spanning ages 21 to 80 from the LGBTQAI+ community. It's not just a series of narratives but a chronicle of courage, resilience, and the quest for authenticity in a world that often presents challenging and hostile environments for those who deviate from societal norms. Through ...

If you are captivated by creative storytelling—brimming with vivid imagery and emotional honesty—you will love Mark Johnson’s fourth book, I Think I’ll Prune the Lemon Tree. Set against the warm and rugged landscape of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, it features thirty-nine serendipitous, provocative, and humorous essays. Mark’s true stories and desert fantasies chronicle his triumphs as a gay man and journey with husband Tom to build a healthy, open, and literary life in Arizona, while revisiting indelible memories from his Illinois, Missouri, and North Carolina past. Throughout his ...

Kenny Bracey grew up "Running the Gauntlet" in many aspects of his life. As a child, he was "different", and often teased and harassed for that reason. His classmates, family members, parents, and church members always let him know who they thought he was and should be, especially with their words. Kenny discovered early that words could make him feel wonderful, or they could cause great pain. Kenny Bracey's story will take you through the trials and tribulations of being a closeted gay, a pastor's son, and be climbing the corporate ladder as a married man struggling with who he was and ...

Enjoy the entire trilogy in one book! Growing up in the 60s, Bridget starts life taking care of her family, but she’s adored at school for her occult knowledge and giving good advice. Sure she can do telekinesis, but her real gift is listening and helping friends answer the most important questions. High school ends a little early for Bridget when she finds out she’s pregnant, but she gets to love her daughter and eventually go to college. In the meantime, her esoteric skills keep coming into play. Despite her bumpy, yet fairly normal outer life, her underground life is more exciting. ...

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQI+) bars, drinking and dancing establishments were not just party scenes but were really sanctuaries for that community. As a matter of fact, many people in the LGBTQI+ community treated these happy places as second homes or even primary homes if their families were close minded towards the community. They did indeed forge Pride and this book was the first to tell that story.

The true story of a con-man, Geraldine Elizabeth Carmichael, who disguised as a woman to create a false car in 1970s America.

Mark Johnson’s third memoir chronicles an ironic year of surprise and transformation when one man’s life takes an unexpected detour and he discovers his destiny on the way to a new destination.As the story begins, Mark is poised for a new adventure. He has already navigated the ups and downs of his St. Louis childhood and retraced the path of his mother’s life from fertile ground. Yet, he doesn’t expect his journey with his husband Tom—selling their steady-but-often-snowy Illinois home and resurfacing in the warmth and serenity of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert—will prove to be as ...

While writing Chrysalis, my mind would, of course, return to the hospital room where I regained my life and freedom. As I strived to explain the experience, I noticed how it had changed me and set me on a better path to the rest of my life. This unusual experience, though difficult, improved how I react, and accept many good and not so wonderful things to come. If I were to meet you and take your hand, if at that moment I could give this learning to you, how glad it would make me! I extend this hope to you in book form. My intent is to tell you to “never give up,” never to be so ...

Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres are two well-known people whose lives, love story, and lasting influence are thoroughly examined in this book. It covers each of their separate trajectories in the entertainment business while highlighting key turning points. It also goes into detail about how their incredible love story defied expectations and turned into a sign of acceptance and hope for the LGBTQ+ community. Beyond their private lives, the book highlights their charity and advocacy efforts, highlighting their dedication to bringing about constructive change. Additionally, it humanizes ...

Join Kendra Cassidy on a hilarious, heartwarming journey through centuries, as she recounts the misadventures and enduring bond with her best friend and soulmate, Aiyana, in a world where technology knows no bounds but friendship proves timeless. "Quantum Quirks" by Adam Gaffen is a delightful memoir-like narrative, blending humor with a dash of science fiction. It's an informal, witty recollection from Kendra Cassidy, the future Admiral of the Terran Federation, sharing her childhood and teenage years with her lifelong friend and eventual wife, Aiyana. The memoir transcends the typical ...

When a Medium Befriends a SpiritIt's uncommon for a medium really get know a spirit so well that the living person considers the spirit a best friend. But that's exactly what happened to medium and paranormal investigator Rob Gutro. When Rob met his partner Tom in 2005, Ed's spirit came along for the ride. Rob never knew Ed in life, but Tom did. Now, Ed often communicates to Rob and has revealed his sense of humor, his heart, and helped solved the mystery of his passing. Ed's "Spirit Treasure Hunt" showed his family he's with them, too. Ed even sent a look-alike to rescue Rob during a ...

As a straight white male, Nathan Timmel fits neatly into the demographic most likely to fear the LGBT community. When ‘Gay Rights’ are being discussed on the news or in the world of politics, white males are generally those opposed to equality. In his essay Same Same, Nathan describes how an upbringing devoid of homophobia—something unusual for a small Midwest town in the early 1980s—prevented him from falling into the trappings of bigotry. Though various forms of racism and prejudice governed many around him, Nathan maintained the strong belief that all people are equal. With ...

"From the trailblazing mind of Young Penny, the sensational hip-hop artist who defied norms with hits like 'White Boy Money', 'Fair Casket', and 'Love International', comes a sonic tapestry unlike any other. "Queer Beats: Stories from LGBTQ+ Artists in the Music Industry", is a riveting, no-holds-barred exploration, and a "melodiously penned odyssey through the rhythms of queer representation in the world of music" (East Bay Express). Young Penny, who shattered ceilings by claiming the title of NYC's first openly gay gangsta rapper, orchestrates an intimate concert of voices, giving readers...