Anything but Straight
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Author | Wayne Besen |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Subjects | Ex-gay movement Conversion therapy |
Publisher | Harrington Park Press |
Publication date | 2003 |
Media type | Print (Paperback) |
Pages | 311 |
ISBN | 1-56023-445-8 |
OCLC | 50583456 |
261.8/3577 21 | |
LC Class | BV4437.5 .B47 2003 |
Anything But Straight: Unmasking the Scandals and Lies Behind the Ex-Gay Myth is a 2003 book by Wayne Besen, a gay rights advocate.[1][2] The book examines the claims of prominent gay "conversion therapists" and provides insight into "ex-gay" ministries such as Love in Action, Exodus International, Homosexuals Anonymous.[3]
The book received a positive review from American psychiatrist Jack Drescher, known for his work on sexual orientation and gender identity.[4]
References
- ^ "Article: Besen sheds light on discredited therapy in 'Anything But Straight'". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. October 13, 2003. Retrieved July 24, 2010.[dead link]
- ^ "Book exposes myth of ex-gay industry". The Detroit News. November 17, 2003. Retrieved July 24, 2010.
An all-star high school athlete, Wayne Besen...his new book "Anything But Straight: Unmasking the Scandals and Lies Behind the Ex-Gay Myth"
- ^ Bensen, Wayne (2003). Anything but Straight: Unmasking the Scandals and Lies Behind the Ex-Gay Myth. ISBN 1560234466.
- ^ Drescher, Jack (2004). "Review: Anything But Straight: Unmasking the Scandals and Lies Behind the Ex-Gay Myth". Psychiatric Services. 55 (9): 1072–1073. doi:10.1176/appi.ps.55.9.1072 – via ResearchGate.
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