Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher, Walter Brook Press, but I am giving an honest open review of the book from a young straight Christian female persepctive.
The chapters are about a mother, Angela, and her gay son, Christopher. The first chapter belongs to the mother. The second chapter is from the son's perspective. And they continue to alternate thoughout the book.
Christopher's view describes his life growing up and going through school, entering the gay lifestyle, partying and becoming a drug dealer. When he tells his mother that he is gay, she throws him out with the choice: choose being gay or choose your family. He crashes on his drugs and gets arrested. This is where his mother's prayers help lead him to Christ. Eventually, he works through his issues and becomes a Christian minister. He figures the opposite of homosexuality is holiness and he strives to lead a holy life for God.
When I picked up this book, I thought it might be too preachy or might not be kind towards gays. My hope was that the boy might find God and find a godly acceptance of his lifestyle, but I should have known better. Of course, a Christian book has to make the gay lifestyle unacceptable. I guess I should have expected this. I think most Christians will enjoy this book. This book did handle the issue pretty well and better than I worried it might, so I would recommend people read this book. I think it will give some hope and won't discourage others too much.
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