Coming Out of Shame : Transforming Gay and Lesbian Lives Summary and Reviews

Coming Out of Shame : Transforming Gay and Lesbian Lives
by Gershen Kaufman, Lev Raphael

Coming Out of Shame : Transforming Gay and Lesbian Lives
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Author: Gershen Kaufman, Lev Raphael
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1996-12-01
ISBN: 0385477961
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Main Street Books

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Book Review: Reveals the expectations our society has...
Summary: 4 Stars

There are spoken and unspoken expectations in America that tell you what a good, successful life should look like. This book helped me see how forces outside myself made me feel ashamed of certain feelings, thoughts, wishes, desires. The authors show how the shame becomes internalized, so that you don't need anyone else--you shame yourself. For healthy, human feelings (about a lot more than sex!). Recognizing the shame that keeps us from sharing feelings, dreams, hopes, etc. will help to lead more fulfilling lives. And help us to speak out, and live "out."

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