{"product_id":"9780692986721","title":"Pray the Gay Away","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eMom knows.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA simple text that would change two twin brothers' lives forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComing out is hard. The struggle is ongoing, a daily part of life whether to a new friend, a co-worker, or most importantly yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePray the Gay Away\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e chronicles Michael and Zach as they face awkward sexual encounters, drug-fueled escapades, coming out to each other, and their biggest foe - Mom, a woman who not only gave birth to what she calls one \u003cem\u003eregret\u003c\/em\u003e - but two. The memoir hilariously and poignantly explores what it’s like growing up as gay, Iraqi twins in modern America. \u003cem\u003ePray the Gay Away\u003c\/em\u003e was inspired the night Mom snuck into their bedroom and force fed them “holy grapes,” determined to “de-gay” them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Zakar Twins are new voices speaking out against generations, particularly within the Iraqi culture, who look down on being gay. This book is not only for the LBGTQ community, but for young adults, looking to achieve normalcy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zakar Twins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47053209796848,"sku":"9780692986721","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780692986721_p0.jpg?v=1763612980","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780692986721","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}