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Amazon.com Review Writing with the "newly elect" in mind, Brian McNaught advises his readers on how to forge connections within the sometimes thorny gay, lesbian, and bisexual communities while still maintaining ties with family and old friends. Along the way, he discusses sexual ethics, same-sex marriage, work, spirituality, and political action. Readers who have been out for a year or more, or who grew up in large cities, may find McNaught's earnest tone and tortoise pace too basic, or even unintentionally funny. (After telling us, for example, that he and his gay brother, Tommy, feel comfortable with each other in the way McNaught imagines that compatible heterosexual brothers might feel, he confides that they "talk often about issues from our childhood that we are currently working on in therapy.") But for the neophyte, his tolerant and deliberate approach will feel welcoming. A good introductory book for adolescents as well, and the families of gay people. --Regina Marler --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
From Library Journal The title of this excellent book perfectly captures the feelings of anticipation and bewilderment that most gays, lesbians, and bisexuals feel after the initial trauma of coming out. Drawing on his own personal and professional experiences, McNaught (Gay Issues in the Workplace, LJ 10/15/93) focuses here on the problems and issues likely to confront newly out gay men and women. He sensitively and sensibly addresses topics including heterosexism, internalized homophobia and heterophobia, sexuality, relationships and gay marriage, legal and financial problems, workplace issues, family matters, religion and spirituality, and the special needs of gay youth. A list of resources supplements the text. More meditative than directional, McNaught raises issues that will nevertheless linger with the reader and engender reflection and discussion. Warmly affirmative, realistic without being downbeat, and moving in its candor, this important work is essential to gay studies collections and is highly recommended for public libraries as well.?Richard J. Violette, Social Law Lib., Boston, Mass. Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. See all Editorial Reviews
Product Details Paperback: 228 pages Publisher: St. Martin's Press (August 2001) Language: English ISBN-10: 0312300190 ISBN-13: 978-0312300197 Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces Average Customer Review:
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First Sentence: My picture was in the paper when I was twenty-six years old because I was gay and bold, or crazy, enough to say so in 1974. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more) bisexual employees, heterosexual siblings, heterosexual allies, bisexual people, gay employees, sexuality educator, other gay people, most gay people, domestic partner benefits, gay issues, bisexual youth, heterosexual people, gay youth, gay civil rights Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more) Mary Lee, Bishop Gumbleton, Gerry Studds, Catholic Church, San Francisco, Brother Markert, Cobb County, The Michigan Catholic, Anita Bryant, Born Again Christian, White House, Ray Struble, Action Committee, Christian Leadership Award, Cracker Barrel, Saint Paul New! Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages: Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me! http://www.amazon.com/Now-That-Im-Out-What/dp/0312300190/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265142042&sr=1-15
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This book cites 49 books: Gay Issues in the Workplace (Stonewall Inn Editions) by Brian McNaught in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Back Matter Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melody Beattie on page 13, and Back Matter Profiles in Courage by John F. Kennedy on page 143, and Back Matter Coming Home to America: A Roadmap to Gay & Lesbian Empowerment (Stonewall Inn Editions) by Torie Osborn in Front Matter Three Lives (Penguin Twentieth-Century Classics) by Gertrude Stein in Back Matter See all 49 books this book cites 12 books cite this book: Gay Body: A Journey Through Shadow To Self (Stonewall Inn Editions) by Mark Thompson in Front Matter Mongrel : Essays, Diatribes, Pranks by Justin Chin in Front Matter Baby Precious Always Shines: Selected Love Notes Between Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas by Kay Turner in Front Matter The Pleasure Principle: Sex, Backlash, and the Struggle for Gay Freedom by Michael Bronski in Back Matter Dirty Pictures: Tom of Finland, Masculinity, and Homosexuality by Micha Ramakers in Front Matter See all 12 books citing this book
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews Most Recent Customer Reviews 12 of 12 people found the following review helpful: Good autobiography--but not a self-help book, June 21, 2003 By bguy "thatbbguy"
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This is a well-written and interesting account of many issues that Brian McNaught has faced as a gay man. These include his loss of faith in organized Catholicism, experiences with gays in politics and organizations, how he made straight friends and allies, ways he came out to his family and formed a new family of gay friends, and his trials of fighting discrimination in the workplace (he was fired due to his sexuality). All his experiences are worth reading about. The only caveat I'd have is that the title of the book and the first chapter sort of make it seem like it's a how-to, self-help book for the perplexed gay man who doesn't fit in to the gay world and wants to adjust. The book really isn't that at all, except in the broadest sense in that you can learn to emulate McNaught as a role model through his autobigraphical tales. This is not a psychology book. There are many other books available that are more directly focused on providing advice and guidance to those who want to make the most of a gay life, and that do so with a more therapeutic perspective. So just be aware of what this book is, and is not, before you buy. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
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Recommended McNaught (also the author of Gay Issues in the Workplace, a "certified sexuality educator," exhibits a mature perspective and supporting anecdotal material in this very... Read more Published on May 16, 1999
Excellent reading...for both gay and straight... The author does an excellent job of describing the issues that adult gay males and lesbians face personally and professionally. Read more Published on March 27, 1999
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful: being who you are, and enjoying it., July 23, 1999 By Kelly Pickell
Dummish "Now that I'm out, what do I do?" Uh... live your life maybe? Uh... get on with the next thing? Uh... BE HAPPY? Read more
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Now That I'm Out was one of the first books I read after accepting the fact that I was gay. And of all the books I've read since coming out, this was probably my favorite. If you're dealing with your own sexuality, I strongly recommend this book. McNaught writes in a manner that's both lighthearted and serious. His wit and humor keep you turning the pages. And the variety of subjects he covers will provide every gay person with the help they need as they ask themselves the famous question: Now that I'm out, what do I do?
How to be gay for the "normal" guy The book looks at how being gay affects everyting in your life and what you can do in each area to cope with it not only for yourself but how you can give back to the people in... Read more Published on October 22, 1998 by joelwest@gayutah.com
An imaginative approach for those who want to know more! Brian McNaught scored big here. His imaginative approach towards touching people and informing more about homosexuality is a good one. Read more Published on December 13, 1997
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: A great addition to the sociology of being gay, November 28, 2004 By Dr. Joe Kort "(www.JoeKort.com)" States) - See all my reviews
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Brian McNaught is truly to heterosexism what Gloria Steinem is to sexism. McNaught takes what heterosexism does to gay and lesbian children and says what would it be like if heterosexual male and female kids and teens were forced to have to dance with, kiss and say, "I love you's" to members of the same gender to which they are not attracted to romantically or sexually? He points out how that would be sexual abuse and how there is no comparable public outcry to what happens to gay and lesbian children. McNaught has been a voice for gays and lesbians since the 1970's and is a true role model. I hope he writes more books and leads us to the next step! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
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