This book charts the author's experiences of growing up in a Christian household and community, realizing she's gay and her subsequent struggle to reconcile her faith with her sexuality.
What a powerful graphic novel/memoir. L. Nichols is a trans man who grew up in rural Louisiana as a member of a conservative Christian church, where he grappled with the differences between what he felt and knew to be true, deep within, and the hateful rhetoric he heard all around him. Every memory he shares is full of nuance. Nichols held onto and found solace in his faith in God, appreciated the love and support his church family offered up when needed. He found a way to get out of his small town, question the "rules", figure out his sexuality and gender identity, avoid becoming bitter, overcome self-destructive behaviors, deepen his own faith and find a church family where he fit in. This memoir is heartbreaking, real, and full of so much love, grace, and hope. Consider this a must-read.
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