The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man’s World
by Alan Downs Ph. D.
The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World by Alan Downs Ph. D. holds a exceptional rating of 4.70 out of 5, based on 3.6K reader ratings. First published in 2005. The book spans 238 pages.
About The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World
The most important issue in a gay man’s life is not “coming out,” but coming to terms with the invalidating past. Despite the progress made in recent years, many gay men still wonder, “Are we better off?” The byproduct of growing up gay in a straight world continues to be the internalization of shame, rejection, and anger—a toxic cocktail that can lead to drug abuse, promiscuity, alcoholism, depression, and suicide.
Drawing on contemporary psychological research, the author’s own journey, and the stories of many of his friends and clients, Velvet Rage addresses the myth of gay pride and outlines three stages to emotional well-being for gay men. The revised and expanded edition covers issues related to gay marriage, a broader range of examples that extend beyond middle-class gay men in America, and expansion of the original discussion on living authentically as a gay man.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Alan Downs Ph. D. |
| Published | 2005 |
| Pages | 238 |
| Kindle Price | $10.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.70 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 3,640 |
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The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World is categorized as Non-Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Non-Fiction.
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The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World has 238 pages.
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The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World was written by Alan Downs Ph. D.. It was first published in 2005.
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