![]() ![]() As a novel, it felt a little weak to me, though I admit that Sanchez was able to portray the emotions of the main character in a fairly convincing way. I think this book could be very helpful for gay Christian teens in need of reassurance, and I think in many ways the book could be a great Bible study discussion tool for youth groups to work with. The plot revolves around Paul accepting his sexuality and his love for Manuel in the face of growing violence and hatred in his community. It includes many examinations of Bible verses in conversations with his school Bible study friends, with Manuel as his guide and the one who teaches him to question the teachings of his minister, with the minister himself-and with the "ex-gay" counselor suggested by his minister to convince Paul to change his sexuality, with his father, his extremely understanding and tolerant girlfriend Angie, and with his loving Mexican grandma. In many ways, it sets out to be more of a Bible study than a fictional story-with Paul learning and examining his faith and how it fits with his sexuality. ![]() First, the book is not the least bit subtle. This book follows the internal conflicts of a gay teenage boy named Paul as he struggles to make peace with his strong conservative Christian faith, his longstanding relationship with his girlfriend, and his confusing and yet persistent attraction to Manuel, the openly gay new boy at school. ![]()
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