The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World

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978-0-7382-1061-2
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Review of "The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World" on 'Goodreads'

Both the biggest and smallest constraints and hateful gestures we come across our lives are the product of shame and lack of awareness on what joy truly is. Hence, whomever you may be, this book is for you.

As a gay man, this books helped me find meaning on the countless frustrations I imposed on myself. But this book should be read by absolutely everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender or any other identity trait, because it speaks to the human soul on a insightfully deep level.

I normally don't like doing very extensive reviews because the books must speak for themselves in how much they resonate with one's soul at a certain moment in their lives. No one can translate for you how impactful a book can be for you before you read it yourself. And this one will be a book you'll want to keep right next …

Review of "The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World" on 'Goodreads'

I live in NZ. On an island. With a small population. So there's no endless cities I can flee to, no job hopping, no endless line of men to sleep with. Which contrasts rather dramatically with Mr Downs very Southern Californian and American worldview that permeates through the first two thirds of this book.

Despite that, Mr Downs fortunately leaves enough material for me to hang my particular circumstances on; I had to do some mental aerobics but I found that his perspectives did apply, a little roughly, to my circumstances. Roughly.

But I think his insights are invaluable, because they apply to gay men, a subject area that receives little consideration. I found his arguments persuasive. I found the later half of the book applied to me, much more than the first half. I found overall, his book to be helpful.

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