Parents, Families and Friends,
of Lesbians And Gays Detroit
PO Box 1169 Royal Oak Mi 48068 248-656-2875
Recommended Reading
from
The Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco
An integral part of PFLAG’s mission is education, to combat an ill-informed society. PFLAG produces a wide variety of publications to do this, as well as to offer support to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people, their families and friends. Click the cover to download in PDF Format.
Also available in our library and the Public Library System, we recommend various publications. Click the link on the right to see Books for 1st Time Parents.
Support Publications From PFLAG National
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Our Daughters and Sons: Questions and Answers for Parents of Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual People. One of our most popular publications, this is a "must read" for parents who are forming new and honest relationships with a loved one who has come out to them. This booklet answers several commonly-asked questions about having a gay child. It includes a list of related resources. |
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Nuestras hijas y nuestros hijos: Preguntas y respuestas para padres de gays, lesbianas y bisexuales. A culturally appropriate Spanish translation of "Our Daughters and Sons," this booklet is a valuable resource for Spanish-speaking families coming to terms with homosexuality and bisexuality. The booklet answers commonly asked questions about having a GLBT loved one, and includes Spanish language resources.
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Faith in Our Families: Parents, Families and Friends Talk About Religion and Homosexuality. Discovering that a loved one is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered can pose new questions about your faith and may prompt you to re-evaluate beliefs that you previously took for granted. By using personal experiences, this publication provides examples for reconciling your faith with the knowledge that a loved one is gay. includes an updated list of gay and lesbian religious and spiritual groups to watch out for. |
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Be Yourself: Questions and Answers for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth. Today's youth face more social pressures than ever, especially since young people are coming out at increasingly younger ages. This publication offers a supportive approach to common questions asked by teens who may be questioning their sexual orientation. It also provides hotline numbers for teens and a list of resources.
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Se Tu Mismo This is the Spanish translation of PFLAG's publication, Be Yourself. The book is a great resource for Spanish-speaking youth and families.
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Our Trans Children, Fifth Edition This is the newest version of the PFLAG Transgender Network (TNET) cornerstone publication. The book is an introduction to trans issues especially for parents of “children” of all ages. Contents include commonly asked questions, commonalities and differences between sexual orientation and gender identity, issues of transgendered youth, and transgender and the law. This is an excellent educational tool for families, friends, employers, and the larger community.
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Opening the Straight Spouses' Closet Finding out a spouse is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered can be difficult. Questions about sexual orientation, fidelity, self-esteem and fear often go unanswered. This recently updated and expanded publication provides insight into issues facing spouses, including coping stages, identity crises, concerns about children and support avenues.
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