Posted by fictionteller | Posted in It's About Sex, Rambling On | Posted on 01-08-2006
The Secret is one of those books that I find interesting, both from the standpoint of being the author and also from being Gay in todays supposed kindler world.
What with attacks on Impersonators like in New York not to long ago or the recent baseball bashing of 3 guys leaving San Diego Gay Pride, I think books or stories like this are more relevent than ever. Sure it is fiction but it is real.
Too many today look at being gay as a choice, and frankly we all know that is just bullshit. It is no more a choice than being dark skinned is. The problem is of course that when you are forced to keep who you really are a secret, there are those who prey on that fact. One reason why I suppose I am a bit vocal on pushing for Same Sex Marraige rights in the States.
And that leads us to this story. It is about just that, and frankly I think it is one of my best. Yes it is indeed a bit long, as the book does print out to over 1300 pages, but it is a story I think that is very relevent today.
I hope you will take a peek at this novel, as it does give some insight as to why many pedophiles target boys too. It gives a bit of comparison on what it means to be a parent and a little insight into being a Jewish parent. Rather appropriate given todays situation in the Middle East.
I think this is a tough novel to read, for many gays, as many have been abused at some point in their life. Some might not truly recognize that or wish to, so this can be a rather difficult book to get through. Yet in all honesty it is a story we need to hear and who knows, maybe it will make some understand us all just a bit better.
The Secret is available at Gay Persuasions for Download.