Why people recommend it
Prayers for Bobby by Leroy Aarons is a heartbreaking nonfiction biography that chronicles a mother's journey to acceptance after her teenage son dies by suicide following struggles with his homosexuality. On an episode of the Monday Morning Podcast in June 2020, Bill Burr addressed a letter from a listener who was seeking advice on how to help a mother accept her gay son. Burr shared his perspective and offered advice by suggesting that the listener show their mother the film adaptation of Prayers for Bobby, assuring that doing so would help turn her around and foster greater understanding and acceptance. Although the recommendation centered largely on the cinematic version derived from the book, the underlying narrative originates from Aarons's deeply moving and thoroughly researched documentation of the tragic real-life events. The story remains a widely cited resource for families navigating LGBTQ+ acceptance, providing empathy, education, and emotional resonance to those striving to bridge generational and ideological divides within their own homes.
Who recommended it
- Bill Burr Recommended
Bill Burr — 1 mention
“anyway my advice is this show your mom the movie prayers for Bobby and she will turn right around”