The God Box
by:
Alex Sanchez (author)
Paul, a religious teen living in a small conservative town, finds his world turned upside down when he meets Manuel—a young man who says he’s both Christian and gay, two things that Paul didn’t think could coexist in one person. Doesn’t the Bible forbid homosexuality? As Paul struggles with...
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Paul, a religious teen living in a small conservative town, finds his world turned upside down when he meets Manuel—a young man who says he’s both Christian and gay, two things that Paul didn’t think could coexist in one person. Doesn’t the Bible forbid homosexuality? As Paul struggles with Manuel’s interpretation of the Bible, thoughts that Paul has long tried to bury begin to surface, and he finds himself re-examining his whole life. This is an unforgettable book on an extremely timely topic that strives to open minds on both ends of the spectrum.
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Format: ebook
ISBN:
9781442428874 (1442428872)
Publish date: December 14th 2010
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages no: 272
Edition language: English
In spite of some nice moments in the book, I have to admit that on the whole I was disappointed with the story. Maybe because I'd expected much more from it or maybe because I simply wasn't the target audience for this book. I liked the style of writing, but I struggled to warm to the narrator: * I ...
Appeal Characteristicsreligious, Christianity, homosexuality, faith, high school, friends, gay-straight alliance, Texas, Hispanic-Americans, identity, drama, angst, violenceWhere was this book when I was in a Christian high-school? Oh, wait, they probably wouldn't have allowed it in the library. I t...
Rarely do I give out 5 stars for any book. It has to be a life changer; a book where readers will walk away with a new perspective, hope, compassion and a profound change. This is one of those rare ones.
I really enjoyed this book. I always love a good theological discussion. I'm tired of people getting beat up in teen gay fiction though, but I realize that's both a threat and a reality.
A short coming of age story navigating religion and love. It is a sweet story that boys with questions might find helpful.