"Based on his experience counseling thousands of gay men and lesbians, clinical psychologist Rob Eichberg has developed a wonderfully supportive, step-by-step program for coming out to family, friends, and co-workers--and for creating an honest, fulfilling, open life of love. An inspiring call to action for all gay men and lesbians, this warm and wise book goes beyond the private experience and explains why coming out publicly in the era of AIDS is...

Twelve-year-old Al, short for Alison, navigates an overprotective mother, growing apart from her best friend, and her first girl crush, all while her recent Crohn's diagnosis puts a knot in her stomach.

"Miguel Hernández is a teacher who has left Mexico City to complete a one year student internship in the rural hills of Puebla. He came to the school intending to focus on his teaching and his students but quickly learns that it is impossible to keep his private and professional lives separate-particularly as his experience turns into a voyage of self-discovery. His students, the Directora of the school, the baker, and other people from the town...

"Deena starts receiving letters from her older sister Mandy, whom everyone thinks is dead, claiming that their family's blighted history is actually a curse and leading Deena on a cross-country hunt to find her sister and heal their family's rotten past--or rip it apart forever"--

Gay men and women of all ages talk about coming out to family and friends, about being closeted in the army, about reconciling their religion and homosexuality, about fighting AIDS, and other issues

"After not being able to have a sweet sixteen party, Mahalia decides to throw a coming out party to celebrate love and herself"--

A mental health crisis faces American teens right now--and it is one we can solve. Hundreds of thousands of gay teens face traumatic depression, fear, rejection, persecution, and isolation--usually alone. Studies show they are 190% more likely to use drugs or alcohol and four times more likely to attempt suicide. Homophobia and discrimination are at the heart of their pain. Love, support, and acceptance--all within our power to give--can save them....