Book · 2016 · Sexuality
Boy erased
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One of the books is boy erased by Gerard Conley and I really hope I'm pronouncing his first name right.
The best things said about it
It's not a monolithic thing, but it's a it's a good novel. Um, and then if you want to learn more about the effects of the deconversion therapy universe, um, Gared Connley's book, Boy Erased, is [ __ ] great.
Why people recommend it
Boy erased is a poignant memoir by Garrard Conley that details his harrowing experiences growing up gay in a fundamentalist family and enduring conversion therapy. On an episode of Behind the Bastards titled It Could Happen Here Weekly 27 on March 26, 2022, the host Eve recommended the book to listeners looking to understand the real-world consequences of conversion therapy, calling it a great read, with a second speaker agreeing. Additionally, on an episode of The Book Review titled Inside The New York Times Book Review: ‘I Contain Multitudes’ on July 18, 2024, Meghan Daum discussed Conley's memoir while introducing a theme for her new column. Daum mentioned the book as a significant literary work, carefully noting her pronunciation of the author's first name. Both podcasts highlighted the memoir's powerful exploration of trauma, identity, and survival within a rigid religious subculture. Eve praised the book for providing a clear, impactful window into the destructive reality of conversion-therapy programs, while Daum integrated the memoir into broader literary discussions about compelling contemporary narratives. Through these recommendations and reviews, Conley's personal story is recognized as an essential document that exposes the dangers of anti-LGBTQ practices while offering a moving testament to personal resilience and self-acceptance.
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Meghan Daum One of the books is boy erased by Gerard Conley and I really hope I'm pronouncing his first name right 1
“One of the books is boy erased by Gerard Conley and I really hope I'm pronouncing his first name right”
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“It's not a monolithic thing, but it's a it's a good novel. Um, and then if you want to learn more about the effects of the deconversion therapy universe, um, Gared Connley's book, Boy Erased, is [ __ ] great.”