The Preacher's Son by Marc Adams - Empty Closets - A safe online community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered people coming out

beckyg · 30th Jun 2009, 07:46 PM

NoOne....I kept thinking of you while I was reading this book.

Marc is one of my friends on facebook. He asked to come speak at my PFLAG chapter but we couldn't work out a time that worked for us. I knew we had his book in our library so I brought it home and read it. This guy had one of the worst coming outs of anybody I've ever known. He went to a Christian High school and then chose to go to Jerry Falwell's Liberty University. His parents actually considered Jerry Falwell a liberal.

Marc writes about his struggles with hiding his homosexuality in college and how he eventually came out to his family and the absolutely horrible experiences he had with that. Marc founded the organization Heartstrong. http://www.heartstrong.org/

It is an interesting read. Marc is about to get his second book published. I don't know if he's managed to mend any of the relationships that he lost when coming out. I'm eager to know. Marc is 41 years old now.

No One · 30th Jun 2009, 07:56 PM

I wish i could read it but there is no way. I would be nice to see how some one in my position handled it. *sigh*

NateDawg · 30th Jun 2009, 07:59 PM

I will have to pick up the book and read it...

Amy · 30th Jun 2009, 09:13 PM

I'll deffinatly read it.
Yay Amazon.

xequar · 1st Jul 2009, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by No one

I wish i could read it but there is no way. I would be nice to see how some one in my position handled it. *sigh*

Why couldn't you just leave it in your locker at school or soemthing and read it during lunch?

No One · 1st Jul 2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by xequar

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Originally Posted by No one

I wish i could read it but there is no way. I would be nice to see how some one in my position handled it. *sigh*

Why couldn't you just leave it in your locker at school or soemthing and read it during lunch?

That involves money lol and a book store. and my parents would find out somehow they always do.

beckyg · 1st Jul 2009, 01:35 PM

Maybe you could e-mail Marc for some advice NoOne! Go to his website and see if there is an e-mail for him.

silentsound · 1st Jul 2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by beckyg

Maybe you could e-mail Marc for some advice NoOne! Go to his website and see if there is an e-mail for him.

there is. He says he replies to every email because he is so concerned about making sure every person can find support. He sounds like an awesome guy, I really want to read his book but I, too, would have all kind of trouble obtaining it.

Markio · 1st Jul 2009, 06:07 PM

I recently found an LGBT section at the bookstore near my neighborhood. I intend to return by myself and examine the available books more closely.

I bought the Laramie Project from a bookstore without my parents knowing. I drove to the store by myself so I could by some birthday cards for a party that evening. I also bought the book, with cash, and when I got home I stashed it under my nightstand. If people enter your room, you could also hide it wrapped in a bag (or a pair of underwear to repel interference), then put the bag in a backpack or a dresser drawer.

If you have a really trustworthy friend, you could order a book online and have it sent to their house, after getting their permission, of course. If you don't have your own bank account or card, you could save any gift cards you have from a bookstore until you have enough money. That's how I bought a book for my Intro to Gay Studies class.

beckyg · 1st Jul 2009, 07:24 PM

I talked with Marc today and he said he'd be happy to talk to you noone! So add him on facebook or e-mail him.

No One · 14th Jul 2009, 06:58 PM

Oh thats great i will do that.

30th Jun 2009, 07:46 PM	#1
beckyg PFLAG Mom Community Liaison Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Out Status: Out to everyone/Yes, parents come out too! Location: Middle of Oregon Age: 50 Posts: 7,572 Join Date: Mar 2007	The Preacher's Son by Marc Adams NoOne....I kept thinking of you while I was reading this book. Marc is one of my friends on facebook. He asked to come speak at my PFLAG chapter but we couldn't work out a time that worked for us. I knew we had his book in our library so I brought it home and read it. This guy had one of the worst coming outs of anybody I've ever known. He went to a Christian High school and then chose to go to Jerry Falwell's Liberty University. His parents actually considered Jerry Falwell a liberal. Marc writes about his struggles with hiding his homosexuality in college and how he eventually came out to his family and the absolutely horrible experiences he had with that. Marc founded the organization Heartstrong. http://www.heartstrong.org/ It is an interesting read. Marc is about to get his second book published. I don't know if he's managed to mend any of the relationships that he lost when coming out. I'm eager to know. Marc is 41 years old now. __________________ "When we're free to love anyone we choose, When this worlds big enough for all different views, When we're all free to worship from our own kind of pew, Then we shall be free" ~ Garth Brooks

30th Jun 2009, 07:56 PM	#2
No One Eternally Male Crazed! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Unofficially out to everyone but my family. Age: 18 Posts: 1,021 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: The Preacher's Son by Marc Adams I wish i could read it but there is no way. I would be nice to see how some one in my position handled it. sigh __________________

30th Jun 2009, 07:59 PM	#3
NateDawg EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Family & anyone who asks (If I want them to know). Location: St. Louis, Missouri Age: 22 Posts: 270 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: The Preacher's Son by Marc Adams I will have to pick up the book and read it...

30th Jun 2009, 09:13 PM	#4
Amy DFTBA Full Member Gender: Somewhere between female and I don't know Out Status: Open, not out. Location: Northern California, United States Age: 18 Posts: 2,380 Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: The Preacher's Son by Marc Adams I'll deffinatly read it. Yay Amazon. __________________ "The opposite of love is not hate, but fear" Forrest Church

1st Jul 2009, 01:35 PM	#7
beckyg PFLAG Mom Community Liaison Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Out Status: Out to everyone/Yes, parents come out too! Location: Middle of Oregon Age: 50 Posts: 7,572 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: The Preacher's Son by Marc Adams Maybe you could e-mail Marc for some advice NoOne! Go to his website and see if there is an e-mail for him. __________________ "When we're free to love anyone we choose, When this worlds big enough for all different views, When we're all free to worship from our own kind of pew, Then we shall be free" ~ Garth Brooks

1st Jul 2009, 06:07 PM	#9
Markio EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Family, friends, and staff! Location: California Age: 21 Posts: 1,139 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: The Preacher's Son by Marc Adams I recently found an LGBT section at the bookstore near my neighborhood. I intend to return by myself and examine the available books more closely. I bought the Laramie Project from a bookstore without my parents knowing. I drove to the store by myself so I could by some birthday cards for a party that evening. I also bought the book, with cash, and when I got home I stashed it under my nightstand. If people enter your room, you could also hide it wrapped in a bag (or a pair of underwear to repel interference), then put the bag in a backpack or a dresser drawer. If you have a really trustworthy friend, you could order a book online and have it sent to their house, after getting their permission, of course. If you don't have your own bank account or card, you could save any gift cards you have from a bookstore until you have enough money. That's how I bought a book for my Intro to Gay Studies class. __________________ Celebrate diversity!

1st Jul 2009, 07:24 PM	#10
beckyg PFLAG Mom Community Liaison Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Out Status: Out to everyone/Yes, parents come out too! Location: Middle of Oregon Age: 50 Posts: 7,572 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: The Preacher's Son by Marc Adams I talked with Marc today and he said he'd be happy to talk to you noone! So add him on facebook or e-mail him. __________________ "When we're free to love anyone we choose, When this worlds big enough for all different views, When we're all free to worship from our own kind of pew, Then we shall be free" ~ Garth Brooks

14th Jul 2009, 06:58 PM	#11
No One Eternally Male Crazed! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Unofficially out to everyone but my family. Age: 18 Posts: 1,021 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: The Preacher's Son by Marc Adams Oh thats great i will do that. __________________

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