My Son, BELOVED STRANGER
by Kate McLaughlin

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  How would you react if someone you knew disclosed that he or she was homosexual? Or perhaps you already know someone in your church, at work, or even in your family, who is gay.
     My Son, Beloved Stranger shares the real-life drama of a family rocked to its foundation as it confronts homosexuality. As Kate wrestled with the dark possibilities of her son's lifestyle, she found a way to accept and love him as a person. As understanding replaced anger, and unconditional love overruled the urge to reject, Kate and Danny took courage in God's promise, "I will never leave you, nor forsake you."
     Homosexuality is an issue some find easier to leave untouched or pushed into the recesses of their minds. But how do Christians deal with it? How would Christ? As the debate continues, real people, real lives are affected. This thought-provoking story needs to be heard and is definitely worth your time reading.

CONTENTS

1. Broken Engagement...................7
2. Thinking the Unthinkable...........17
3. What is a Homosexual?..............26
4. Spring Break.......................34
5. How Will I Tell Michael............42
6. Is Danny Going to Be Lost?.........51
7. A Heartache Shared.................66
8. It's Not Fair......................76
9. Prejudice..........................84
10. Christmas..........................90
11. Steve..............................96
12. AIDS Conference...................105
13. Graduation........................114
14. Ups and Downs: Letters From Danny.121
15. Bittersweet Wedding...............127
16. Michael...........................130
17. Danny's Decision..................139 Epilogue Dec.'98: Letter from Danny

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