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Velvet Rage : Overcoming the Pain of Growing up Gay in a Straight Man's World by Alan Downs (2012, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherGrand Central Publishing
ISBN-100738215678
ISBN-139780738215679
eBay Product ID (ePID)109101137
Product Key Features
Edition2
Book TitleVelvet Rage : Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicLgbt Studies / General, Men's Studies, Lgbt Studies / Gay Studies, Emotions, Human Sexuality (See Also Social Science / Human Sexuality)
Publication Year2012
GenreSocial Science, Psychology
AuthorAlan Downs
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight8.6 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2012-933548
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsPhiladelphia Gay News bestseller, 5/11/12 "A groundbreaking examination of the psychology of homosexuality, why it leads to shame over one's identity and how to overcome it. This book has remarkable staying power." Artvoice , 11/26/15 "The clearest, most succinct delineation of the origins and consequences of internalized homophobia, and how to address them.", Philadelphia Gay News bestseller, 5/11/12 "A groundbreaking examination of the psychology of homosexuality, why it leads to shame over one's identity, and how to overcome it.... This book has remarkable staying power.", Artvoice , 11/26/15 "The clearest, most succinct delineation of the origins and consequences of internalized homophobia, and how to address them.", Philadelphia Gay News bestseller, 5/11/12 "A groundbreaking examination of the psychology of homosexuality, why it leads to shame over one's identity and how to overcome it. This book has remarkable staying power."
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Dewey Decimal306.76/620973
SynopsisToday's gay man enjoys unprecedented, hard-won social acceptance. Despite this victory, however, serious problems still exist. Substance abuse, depression, suicide, and sex addiction among gay men are at an all-time high, causing many to ask,"Are we really better off?" Drawing on contemporary research, psychologist Alan Downs's own struggle with shame and anger, and stories from his patients, The Velvet Rage passionately describes the stages of a gay man's journey out of shame and offers practical and inspired strategies to stop the cycle of avoidance and self-defeating behaviour. Updated to reflect the effects of the many recent social, cultural, and political changes, The Velvet Rage is an empowering book that has already changed the public discourse on gay culture and helped shape the identity of an entire generation of gay men., A groundbreaking examination of the psychology of homosexuality, why it leads to shame over one's identity, and how to overcome it In The Velvet Rage , psychologist Alan Downs draws on his own struggle with shame and anger, contemporary research, and stories from his patients to passionately describe the stages of a gay man's journey out of shame and offers practical and inspired strategies to stop the cycle of avoidance and self-defeating behavior. The Velvet Rage is an empowering book that has already changed the public discourse on gay culture and helped shape the identity of an entire generation of gay men., In this moving guide, a gay man shares his personal journey of letting go of shame and moving forward with self-compassion and healing. Even though an entire generation of men have openly and freely come out of the closet, gay men still struggle with self-acceptance. Sexually transmitted diseases, depression, and suicide occur more frequently for gay men than straight men. It doesn't have to be this way. Through brave individual stories and compassionate analysis, The Velvet Rage explores how shame is insidious, and can be traced back to childhood feelings of "otherness". Drawing on contemporary psychological research, Alan Downs offers a path to emotional well-being and an end to self-defeating behavior. Velvet Rage is an empowering book you'll wish you read long ago. It's not too late to begin the healing process.
LC Classification NumberHQ76.D69 2012
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- 06 Sep, 2024
Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up as ANYTHING BUT STRAIGHT WHITE MALE!
This is a must read for anyone (that includes racial and ethnic minorities as well as LGBTQA+!) who has been otherized or anyone who works, lives with, is friends with someone in that category. It is a look at the effects of trauma that are a given if you are an other.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 May, 2019
Must-read book for ALL homosexual men!
Written by a gay man and therapist, this book hits every nail on the head of all the things that impact a gay man's life from the moment he realizes he is "different." Much of the material concerns shame and its insidious impact on nearly every aspect of gay life. Simply stated, the best book this reader has come across on this topic. If you are a gay guy who is experiencing any difficulties in your life, this book is sure to give you fresh insight.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 13 Mar, 2019
perfect
Great book on the problems of gay men living in a straight society.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Apr, 2019
Thank God for free internet porn!
I found the contents extremely boring and typical. I was hoping to be inspired or enlightened. Instead...I added a bolt lock to my closet and through away the key.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Aug, 2021
A gem!
The book is a gem. It is absolutely wonderful!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 May, 2024
Perfect - thank you! Namaste :)
Perfect - thank you! Namaste :)Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
