Garrard Conley
What’s inside
Boy Erased tells the harrowing story of Garrard Conley’s experience with conversion therapy and his struggle to reconcile his sexuality with his religious upbringing.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the experiences of LGBTQ individuals in conservative communities
- Gaining insight into the harms of conversion therapy
- Exploring the complex relationship between faith and sexuality
- Learning about the resilience required for self-acceptance
Key Points
- Garrard Conley’s childhood in a fundamentalist family
- Discovery of his sexuality and the conflict it creates
- The traumatic experience of conversion therapy
- The journey towards self-acceptance
- The intersection of religion and LGBTQ+ identity
- The impact on family dynamics
- Advocacy against conversion therapy
Who’s it For
- LGBTQ+ individuals
- Readers interested in memoirs
- People curious about conversion therapy
- Those exploring identity and faith issues
About the author
Garrard Conley is an author and LGBTQ activist known for his poignant memoir ‘Boy Erased,’ which has raised awareness on conversion therapy.