All the Little Children
J. Kelly Poorman
IUniverse
1663 Liberty Drive
Bloomington, IN 47403
ISBN: 978-0-595-52986-5
$14.95 2008
Excellent Read
5 Stars
Reviewed by Carol Hoyer, PhD for Reader Views (4/09)
Interestingly enough, the author J. Kelly Poorman wrote the book before he wrote this play in this two-part book. His honesty, compassionate and insight give readers an opportunity to see what it is like to live in a community where the gay culture isn't understood.
Having lived in the exciting city of Los Angeles for many years, Robert the main character returns to his hometown for a visit and ends up staying due to the fact his mother got seriously ill. Nothing in this town had changed and they still call him by his childhood name.
Having gotten away from the church for sometime Robert decides to get involved again and he finds it hard to stay focused. Several of the male youths admit that they are gay and it doesn't go over well with their fathers. When Robert is asked by a young man to be his mentor for confirmation he is honored, however church members have other opinions.
The authors ability to show that regardless of what a persons sexual preference is, they still believe in a higher power and want to live their lives as normal as anyone does. He also shows that regardless of what research says there are still some very narrow-minded individuals in the world.
A very captivating and compassionate read.
All the Little Children
J. Kelly Poorman
IUniverse
1663 Liberty Drive
Bloomington, IN 47403
ISBN: 978-0-595-52986-5
$14.95 2008
Excellent Read
5 Stars
Reviewed by Carol Hoyer, PhD for Reader Views (4/09)
Interestingly enough, the author J. Kelly Poorman wrote the book before he wrote this play in this two-part book. His honesty, compassionate and insight give readers an opportunity to see what it is like to live in a community where the gay culture isn't understood.
Having lived in the exciting city of Los Angeles for many years, Robert the main character returns to his hometown for a visit and ends up staying due to the fact his mother got seriously ill. Nothing in this town had changed and they still call him by his childhood name.
Having gotten away from the church for sometime Robert decides to get involved again and he finds it hard to stay focused. Several of the male youths admit that they are gay and it doesn't go over well with their fathers. When Robert is asked by a young man to be his mentor for confirmation he is honored, however church members have other opinions.
The authors ability to show that regardless of what a persons sexual preference is, they still believe in a higher power and want to live their lives as normal as anyone does. He also shows that regardless of what research says there are still some very narrow-minded individuals in the world.
A very captivating and compassionate read.
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