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To Be a Gay Man

By: Will Young
Narrated by: Will Young
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Brought to you by Penguin.

In To Be a Gay Man, Will Young speaks out about gay shame, revealing the impact it had on his own life, how he learned to deal with it, and how he can now truthfully say he is gay and happy.

We know Will as a multi-platinum recording artist, Olivier-nominee, and the first winner of the Idol franchise. But his story began long before his first audition. Looking back on a world where growing up being called gay was the ultimate insult and coming out after a lifetime of hiding his sexuality, Will explores the long-lasting impact repressing his true self has had.

As Will’s own story demonstrates, internalised shame in childhood increases the risk of developing low self-worth, and even self-disgust, leading to destructive behaviours in adult life.

Will revisits the darkest extremes he has been to, sharing his vulnerabilities, his regrets, tracing his own navigation through it all and showing the way for others who might have felt alone in the same experience.

Here you will find a friend, champion and mentor, breaking taboos with frank honesty, and offering invaluable practical advice on overcoming the difficult issues too often faced within the LGBTQ+ community.

©2020 Will Young (P)2020 Penguin Audio Biographies & Memoirs Gay Studies LGBTQ+ Studies Inspiring Thought-Provoking

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This is an interesting, informative listen that's honest and, at times, quite raw. It shows the real challenges of being gay in a society that is still behind in acceptances. It's a story not yet complete and I hope Will writes more and finds his happiness.

A good listen.

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This book is honest, warm and funny. Will uses personal experience to educate and inspire. Loved it.

Really quite special...

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Will has a great voice so the performance was excellent. I loved it. As a bisexual woman who had an easy coming out, I identified with a lot whilst not completely relating. Lots of interesting thinking points, and also heartbreaking to hear about the homophobia Will, and many others, have suffered.

Interesting and easy to listen to

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This is thought provoking read, great ups and downs but also the insight into society and issues on every day gay life, as a mother of a gay son I found it informative and eye opener.....don't read my review just start the book ......please x

Brlliantly honest

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Extraordinary look into a very honest gay life. As a gay man myself I cried my eyes out for almost 4 hours listening at how relatable and accurate everything Will Young says. Anyone who finds it hard to understand sexuality should listen and learn. We're all humans on this planet just trying live our lives.

It's Not A Choice

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An interesting personal account by Will Young that will hopefully help to open the conversation about gay shame and the lasting effects experienced by lgbtq+ people growing up in a heteronormative society.

Will Young’s interesting account highlighting the issues of gay shame in society

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Beautifully nitrated, something so soothing about Will's voice and a heart warming life journey, really enjoy this book

eye opening

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Not so much a Autobiograph/Story more a fact based seris of statements but & snippets.

Good but not easy.

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A beautifully written and narrated book. Such depth and honesty. Well done Will you are a true loving human being.

Will Young To Be A Gay Man

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I was a bit conflicted listening to this- Will is obviously very passionate about gay rights and equality, which is totally correct, but it’s at times hard to relate to and it can be a bit ‘preachy’. It’s somewhat of a tough listen, i was just glad it wasn’t too long!

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