Description
Description
If you've ever wondered how someone can join a cult and go against their own community, this book documents the journey from abuse to brainwashing to betrayal, ultimately arriving at truth. In this page-turning memoir, author Randy Scobey shares his most personal moments and explores what it means to live-truly live-his life as a gay man of faith.
Randy's honest and heartbreaking stories from childhood to adulthood show us what it means to be human in an age when homosexuality is still under attack. Having been one of the "attackers" himself for a period of his life (through ex-gay ministry), we learn how anyone can be groomed to do harm to others-especially when they are desperately searching for connection and community.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"The story you are about to read is honest, brave, and close to home to me in many ways." - Anne Heche, Actor and Activist
"Riddled in truth, trauma and controversial ideologies... WHY is a remarkably poignant story of redemption." - Gurus Magazine
"WHY: A Memoir is the raw depiction of one man's journey from self-hate to self-discovery and presents the seamless authenticity of life's uncanny ability to twist and turn." - Los Angeles Inquisitor
"He [Scobey] is unflinching and honest, and the rest of us have a lot to learn from his experience." - Deacon Ross Murray, GLAAD & The Naming Project
"Randy's journey is the story of a man who goes to hell so that he can come out the other side and find personal peace. This is more than a coming out story; this is a personal love story to self and freedom that we can all learn from." - Gregory Zarian, Emmy-nominated actor/Anti-bullying activist
"This is both a compelling personal story and a shatteringly painful account of the internal politics and lies that fueled the anti-gay movement." - Mathew Shurka, Co-Founder, Born Perfect; Shannon Minter, Legal Director, NCLR
"Randy's book WHY is another important opportunity for people to learn about the enormous harm misguided and ill-informed religious teachings cause to innocent, vulnerable people-especially LGBTQ+ youth." - Mitchell Gold, Philanthropist and Co-Founder Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Home Furnishings
"There is no direct road to happiness. Twists and turns make up the journey of life. Randy Scobey has certainly chronicled his journey from darkness to the light." - Derek Warburton, Media Entrepreneur & International Style Icon
"Scobey's greatest triumph and lesson, from which we can all learn, is that living an authentic life is our greatest blessing. Five stars!" - Daniel Karslake, Director/Producer
"WHY is a powerful, fully engaging book that chronicles Randy's harrowing journey from darkness into the light." - Wayne Besen, Author
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