A few weeks ago, my best friend called me and said, "I can't support you in being gay." He was the most important person in my life for the last five years, and he knew I was gay since the moment we met. In short, this was a bit of a shock. He's Catholic, though, and sees being gay as "inherently disordered." Unfortunately, his beliefs have created enough dissonance that we have ended up where we are now.
I share that, because I've found myself reading The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne. It's been cathartic, as I can see some aspects of my own situation in the main character's (worse) life — his identity as a gay man, his experiences with rejection (including due to Catholicism), his desire for friendship, etc. I also quite like the clever dialogue — it's had be laughing a few times.
Would love your all's recommendations for books that deal with friendship and/or loss. (Gay character and/or male friendship a plus, but obviously not necessary.) Books that were there for you in a hard time are also welcome! Thanks. 🙂
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When I feel like crap, I tend to find that a light-hearted, fast-pace romance novel is what I go with. LGBTQ+ books especially, since I’m queer myself and it’s always good to find rep. My current two favorite reads of the year so far that have lifted my spirits are “Icebreaker” by Al Graziadei (sports based) and “A Little Bit Country” by Brian D. Kennedy.
Sorry to hear about your friend. As an LGBTQ+ individual who’s surrounded by a lot of religious people.. it can be ridiculously tough. I hope you feel better!!