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The Velvet Rage
Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World
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The Velvet Rage
This groundbreaking and empowering book examines the impact of growing up and surviving as a gay man in a society still learning to accept all identities.
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Today's gay man enjoys unprecedented, hard-won social acceptance. Despite this victory, however, serious problems still exist. Substance abuse, depression, suicide, and sex addiction among gay men are at an all-time high, causing many to ask, "Are we really better off?”
Drawing on contemporary research, psychologist Alan Downs's own struggle with shame and anger, and stories from his patients, The Velvet Rage passionately describes the stages of a gay man's journey out of shame and offers practical and inspired strategies to stop the cycle of avoidance and self-defeating behaviour.
Updated to reflect the effects of the many recent social, cultural, and political changes, The Velvet Rage is an empowering book that has already changed the public discourse on gay culture and helped shape the identity of an entire generation of gay men.
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The Velvet Rage by Alan Downs is praised for its insightful exploration of the psychological struggles related to homosexuality, focusing on themes of identity shame and internalised homophobia. The book is lauded for its clarity in addressing these complex issues and remains influential in guiding readers towards self-acceptance and overcoming internal conflicts.
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ISBN: 9780738215679
Publisher: Hachette Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 June 2012
Country: United States
Imprint: Da Capo Lifelong
Edition: 2nd edition
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 246g
Pages: 272
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About the Author
Alan Downs, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist practicing in Beverly Hills, California. The former CEO of Michael's House Treatment centre, Downs now maintains a thriving private psychotherapy practice and an intensive outpatient addiction program.
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