Thinking Straight
If only Taylor Adams had kept on lying to his parents, none of this would have happened. He wouldn’t have been shipped off to Straight to God, an institution devoted to “deprogramming” troubled teenagers and ridding them of their vices—whether those vices are drugs, violence or, as in Taylor’s case, other boys.
At Straight to God, such thoughts—along with all other reminders of Taylor’s former “sinful” life—are forbidden. Every movement is monitored, privacy is impossible, and no one, from staff to residents, is quite who they first appear to be.
This is a story of accidental heroism, of loyalty, and of faith—and, if Taylor has his way, of seeds of understanding falling on fertile ground.
Praise for Thinking Straight
Robin Reardon has done it again, and this time not only with sensitive story-telling, but with insightful and compelling theology and biblical interpretation as well. Thinking Straight needs to be read by every pastor, priest, and rabbi actively engaged in ministry today, as well as being required reading in every seminary in the country.
The Reverend Reid D. Farrell
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Robin Reardon has taken on a hugely important subject in her new book, Thinking Straight. Reardon knows her Bible and uses it well. Full of drama, great dialog and well developed characters, Thinking Straight is a book I couldn’t put down.
Beckie Weinheimer
Author of Converting Kate
News & Events
Two New Books
Kensington has contracted to publish two more of my books. Here’s a quick preview.
A QUESTION OF MANHOOD (Fall, 2010, preorder from amazon): Paul Landon, 16 and straight, mourning the loss of his adored older brother who dies after confessing to Paul that he's gay, learns what it means to be a man from JJ O’Neil, 17 and gay, through JJ’s demonstration of leadership in the area of dog behavioral psychology.
EVOLUTION (2011; title could change): Ethan Poe, 16 and gay, finds himself (against his intentions) in the center of a crisis in his rural New England town when long-time neighbors and residents enter a pitched and violent battle with each other over whether to allow Intelligent Design to be taught in public school science classes.
Ramble Redhead episode 290 from June 16, 2009: Fascinating and fun conversation with the illustrious Ramble Redhead himself! Check it out.
Friday, June 6, 2008: Had a great live interview with Larry Flick, OutQ in the Morning, on Sirius Satellite Radio.
