Out of the Closet Into Our Hearts: Celebrating Our Gay / Lesbian Family Members

The first indepth collection of articles / essays written by the families(parents, siblings, grandparents, children and extended families) of gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people. Illustrated with numerous photos.

Six sections explore various perspectives on how these relationships are celebrated:
WE’RE HERE, WE’RE FAMILY, GET USED TO US: Moving articles showing the power of unconditional love, including a loving tribute by film critic, Gene Shalit, to his son Pete.

WHAT’S GAY ANYWAY?: Family members address the many ways of being gay from drag to butch to transgender to just being “like everyone else.” EXPANDING OUR WORLD: How lives have been enhanced, broadened by having a gay family member.

TAKING OUR FAITH SERIOUSLY: Family members share different religious celebrations, rituals, enlightenment. Includes “Heart of a Flower,” tribute to a gay son who died of AIDS and a flower that bloomed in his honor.

AND ALL WE DID WAS LOVE: How profound is the simple act of love.

I KNOW THAT YOU LOVE ME BUT WHEN I WALK OUT THE DOOR WHO ELSE WILL?: Family members share how they work to end homophobia. This section ends with a poignant piece by Dennis Shepard, father of Matt.