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- Goodbye, I Love You, by Carol Lynn Pearson, Random House, 1986. ``The true story of a wife, her homosexual husband, and a love that transcended tragedy."
- Peculiar People: Mormons and Same-Sex Orientation by Ron Schow, Wayne Schow, and Marybeth Raynes, Signature Books, 1991.
``In Peculiar People, a wealth of resources chronicles the successes and failures of contemporary LDS homosexuals ... These include the findings of biologists, therapists, and religious scholars."
- Love Undetectable: Notes on Friendship, Sex, and Survival, by Andrew Sullivan, Vintage, 1999. ``Sullivan asks hard questions about his own life and others'. Can the practice of friendship ever compensate for a life without love? Is sex at war or at peace with spirituality? Can faith endure the randomness of death? Is homosexuality genetic or environmental?"
- Same-Sex Dynamics Among 19th Century Americans: A Mormon Example, by D. Michael Quinn, University of Illinois Press, 2001. ``Using Mormonism as a case study of the extent of early America's acceptance of same-sex intimacy, Quinn examines several examples of long-term relationships among Mormon same-sex couples and the environment in which they flourished before the onset of homophobia in the late 1950s."
- Prayers for Johnathan, by Bridget Night, 1st Books, 2002. ``As a Christian mother, [Bridget] is terrified when she discovers her son has a same-sex attraction ... He logs into gay youth web sites and connects with a twenty-year-old gay young man [Soren] ... This book presents the e-mail exchange between Bridget and Soren over a one-year period. Bridget shares her Christian reparative therapy views and Soren shares his pro-gay views ... This book demonstrates that sincerity exists in both groups and that mutual respect can be accomplished."
- Anything but Straight: Unmasking the Scandals and Lies Behind the Ex-Gay Myth, by Wayne R. Besen, Harrington Park Press, 2003. ``Nationally recognized activist Wayne Besen spent four years examining the phenomenon of `ex-gay' ministries and reparative therapies -- interviewing leaders, attending conferences, and visiting ministries undercover as he accumulated hundreds of hours of research. The result is this groundbreaking exposé of the controversial movement that's revered by independent religious groups and reviled by gay and lesbian organizations."
- In Quiet Desperation: Understanding the Challenge of Same-Gender Attraction, by Fred Matis, Marilyn Matis, and Ty Mansfield, Deseret Book, 2004.
``A parent's spiritual journey toward understanding. A young adult's search for purpose and peace."
- Ex-Gay Research: Analyzing the Spitzer Study and Its Relation to Science, Religion, Politics, and Culture, edited by Jack Drescher and Kenneth J. Zucker, Harrington Park Press, 2006. ``Is homosexual orientation immutable -- or can it be changed?"
- Ex-Gays?: A Longitudinal Study of Religiously Mediated Change in Sexual Orientation, by Stanton L. Jones and Mark A. Yarhouse, IVP Academic, 2007. ``Is it ever possible for people to change their sexual orientation? Is the attempt to change potentially harmful?"
- No More Goodbyes: Circling the Wagons around Our Gay Loved Ones, by Carol Lynn Pearson, Pivot Point Books, 2007. ``In No More Goodbyes, Pearson revisits the challenging subject of religious people relating to their gay loved ones who are often condemned by their church and -- many believe -- by God. Through stories gathered from the microcosm of Mormonism, it becomes clear how this emotional earthquake affects families of all faiths. The choices are crucial. The stories are tragic and triumphant ..."
- Sexual Fluidity: Understanding Women's Love and Desire, by Lisa M. Diamond, Harvard University Press, 2008. ``This unsettling and original book offers a radical new understanding of the context-dependent nature of female sexuality. Lisa Diamond argues that for some women, love and desire are not rigidly heterosexual or homosexual but fluid, changing as women move through the stages of life, various social groups, and, most important, different love relationships."
- Understanding Same-Sex Attraction, by Dennis V. Dahle, A. Dean Byrd, et al., Brigham Distributing, 2009. ``What is the truth about same-sex attraction? Can people really change? In this groundbreaking work, the authors of Understanding Same-Sex Attraction reach beyond the hype to dispel many of the false notions abounding about same-sex attraction."
- No Going Back, by Jonathan Langford, Zarahemla Books, 2009. ``A gay teenage Mormon growing up in western Oregon in 2003. His straight best friend. Their parents. A typical LDS ward, a high-school club about tolerance for gays, and a proposed anti-gay-marriage amendment to the state constitution. In NO GOING BACK, these elements combine in a coming-of-age story about faithfulness and friendship, temptation and redemption, tough choices and conflicting loyalties."
- Dear Mr. Stephens: Letters of Love and of Hope, by Andy Fernuik, 2010. ``Homosexuality and Faith... the world holds troves of keys, ready to unlock the universal mysteries now dividing families and nations ... As a young, gay Latter-day Saint, Andy Fernuik shares his love, his hope, and his beautiful paradox of same-gender attraction and faith in a loving, eternal God."
- Gay, Straight, and the Reason Why: The Science of Sexual Orientation, by Simon LeVay, Oxford University Press, 2010. ``What causes a child to grow up gay or straight? In this book, neuroscientist Simon LeVay summarizes a wealth of scientific evidence that points to one inescapable conclusion: Sexual orientation results primarily from an interaction between genes, sex hormones, and the cells of the developing body and brain."
- Homosexuality: A Straight BYU Student's Perspective, by Brad Carmack, 2010. ``You may be touched and learn some things you had never considered about same-sex marriage and homosexuality in the LDS church."
- A Guide for Latter-day Saint Families Dealing with Homosexual Attraction: ``This guide is designed to help LDS families in which a family member experiences homosexual attraction." (http://ldsresources.info/guide)
- MoHo Directory: ``The Moho Directory is a listing of all MOHO related blogs out there." (http://mohodirectory.blogspot.com)
- Exodus International: ``Mobilizing the body of Christ to minister grace and truth to a world impacted by homosexuality."
(http://exodusinternational.org)
- North Star: ``North Star is a place of community for Latter-day Saints dealing with issues surrounding homosexual attraction who desire to live in harmony with the teachings of Jesus Christ and the values and doctrines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints." (http://northstarlds.org)
- Affirmation: Gay & Lesbian Mormons:
``We are an organization of people who believe in the worth of every soul regardless of their sexual or gender orientation. We rejoice in life. We reject the tyranny that would have us believe that who we are -- gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender -- is evil or wrong ... We are a family that consists of active members of the LDS faith, former members and non-members." (http://affirmation.org)
- Evergreen International: ``Evergreen is a nonprofit organization that helps people who want to diminish same-sex attractions and overcome homosexual behavior. It is also a resource to their loved ones, professional counselors, religious leaders, and friends." (http://www.evergreeninternational.org)
- People Can Change: ``Facing the reality that you have unwanted homosexual feelings can cause tremendous turmoil ... But there is another way out. A path that led us to resolve rather than fight homosexual feelings. A path to authentic brotherhood. And to our innate heterosexual masculinity."
(http://peoplecanchange.com)
- Gay Mormon Forum: ``The mission of the Gay Mormon Forum is to shed positive light on the dialogue which is currently taking place in the LDS community on the topic of homosexuality, while fostering Christ-like approaches which encourage and affirm both the spirituality and wholeness of all human beings." (http://gaymormonforum.org)
- LDS Family Services: ``LDS Family Services has 57 offices throughout the United States and 12 international offices in Canada, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Mexico, Chile, and Brazil available to provide counseling services to individuals, couples, and families ... To receive counseling services, members may be referred by their bishop or branch president, or they may contact the agency directly." (http://providentliving.org/ses/emotionalhealth/0,12283,2129-1,00.html)
- The National Organization for Marriage: ``The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to protect marriage and the faith communities that sustain it. Founded in 2007 in response to the growing need for an organized opposition to same-sex marriage in state legislatures, NOM serves as a national resource for marriage-related initiatives at the state and local level." (http://www.nationformarriage.org)
- Mormons for Marriage: ``Mormons for Marriage supports marriage equality for all, and stands in respectful opposition to California Proposition 8." (http://mormonsformarriage.com)
- The Asexuality Visibility and Education Network: ``AVEN hosts the world's largest online asexual community as well as a large archive of resources on asexuality. AVEN strives to create open, honest discussion about asexuality among sexual and asexual people alike." (http://asexuality.org)
- LDS Reconciliation: ``LDS Reconciliation affirms the spirituality of Gays and Lesbians and seeks to provide a safe haven for individuals with a Latter-day Saint background to discuss the gospel of Jesus Christ." (http://www.ldsreconciliation.org)
- Gay Mormon Fathers - Gamofites: ``Men united in the joys and challenges of being fathers, Gay, and Mormon. We are dedicated to fostering and supporting the needs and individual growth of members in an environment of confidentiality, trust, and unconditional love." (http://www.gamofites.org)
- PFLAG: Parents, Families, & Friends of Lesbians and Gays: ``PFLAG supports LGBT people, their families and friends locally and nationally by providing PFLAG chapter helplines, support group meetings and resources ... PFLAG also advocates for equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people on local, state, and national levels." (http://www.pflag.org)
- The Trevor Project: ``A national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for gay and questioning youth ... The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources ...." (http://www.thetrevorproject.org)
- Cor Invictus, a social networking website for gay or same-gender-attracted Mormons: ``Some may choose to stay close to the teachings of the church ... Many will desire to date and meet that one person to build a life together with. A few will be family members or friends looking for information and a better understanding of these sensitive subjects ... We value all opinions and welcome respectful discussion ..." (http://www.corinvictus.com)
- Family Fellowship: ``Family Fellowship is a volunteer service organization, a diverse collection of Mormon families engaged in the cause of strengthening families with homosexual members. We share our witness that gay and lesbian Mormons can be great blessings in the lives of their families, and that families can be great blessings in the lives of their gay and lesbian members." (http://www.ldsfamilyfellowship.org)
- Family Acceptance Project: ``The Family Acceptance Project is the only community research, intervention, education and policy initiative that works to decrease major health and related risks for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth, such as suicide, substance abuse, HIV and homelessness - in the context of their families. We use a research-based, culturally grounded approach to help ethnically, socially and religiously diverse families decrease rejection and increase support for their LGBT children."
(http://familyproject.sfsu.edu)
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