Reprint. Originally published: New York : Dutton, 1990.
Contents
Part I: Trusting, loving, and telling the truth : a call to action. Being gay ; Telling the truth : the first step in coming out ; The coming-out process ; Why come out? ; Feeling good about yourself ; Coming out as an act of love ; Supporting those to whom you come out ; Loving unconditionally ; Religion and spirituality -- Part II: Coming out powerfully. Being powerful in life ; How to come out powerfully ; Coming out to family, friends, and business associates ; AIDS and coming out : impact and implications ; Coming out as a community ; Your next step -- Part III: I am gay and I love you : additional letters from the closet.
Summary
"Based on his experience counseling thousands of gay men and lesbians, clinical psychologist Rob Eichberg has developed a wonderfully supportive, step-by-step program for coming out to family, friends, and co-workers--and for creating an honest, fulfilling, open life of love. An inspiring call to action for all gay men and lesbians, this warm and wise book goes beyond the private experience and explains why coming out publicly in the era of AIDS is of vital importance. Only by collective action will people's attitudes change enough to launch a vigorous, full-scale effort to cure AIDS. This compassionate, life-changing book is an act of love--love for ourselves and for all humankind."--Back cover.