"It is fascinating to read the personal narratives of gay and bisexual youth in this thoughtful,spirited,stimulating study of their lives and development." -- Richard A. Isay, M.D., author of BeingHomosexual and Being Gay "It is through stories, our own and others, that we organize and give meaning to our lives and reveal the richness and diversity of human experience. It is also the best way of breaking through the crust of sexual and gender stereotypes. Professor Savin-Williams has provided the invaluable opportunity for the reader to hear the stories of gay and bisexual youth and, in doing so, he has dispelled popular myths about childhood sexual "innocence" (as if no experience is better than some) and that pre-adult sex can only be abusive and traumatic. In letting gay youth speak for itself he has opened the way for all youth of all sexual persuasions, to reclaim and give meaning to their own sexuality.
" -- John P. De Cecco, Center For Research & Education in Sexuality "He demolishes the existing stereotypes of gay male development and replaces these stereotypes with real life stories." -- The Ottawa Citizen "It is fascinating to read the personal narratives of gay and bisexual youth in this thoughtful, spirited, stimulating study of their lives and development." -- Richard A. Isay, M.D., author of Being Homosexual and Being Gay "It is through stories, our own and others, that we organize and give meaning to our lives and reveal the richness and diversity of human experience. It is also the best way of breaking through the crust of sexual and gender stereotypes.
Professor Savin-Williams has provided the invaluable opportunity for the reader to hear the stories of gay and bisexual youth and, in doing so, he has dispelled popular myths about childhood sexual 'innocence' (as if no experience is better than some) and that pre-adult sex can only be abusive and traumatic. In letting gay youth speak for itself he has opened the way for all youth of all sexual persuasions, to reclaim and give meaning to their own sexuality." -- John P. De Cecco, Center For Research & Education in Sexuality "Recommended for academic and special collections in gay studies, human sexuality, and psychology." -- LibraryJournal "This thoughtful, well-researched study provides a fresh perspective on the formative years of contemporary gay and bisexual males in our society. Although the book is essentially a scholarly treatise, the sensitive treatment and personal narratives will appeal to well-informed lay readers. Recommended for academic and special collections in gay studies, human sexuality, and psychology." -- Library Journal.