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p/reviews FAMILY OUTING (continued from page 30) It wasn’t until he was in college that he realized how much anger he held and what it did to his mother and to himself. And he knew he had to ﬁx it. I really enjoyed this book, mostly because it’s written from the unique viewpoint of someone who’s brave enough to say what’s on his mind. It doesn’t hurt that it’s bawdy, brash, and laugh-out-loud funny. Author Troy Johnson says in his foreword, “Listening to politicians and religious leaders pontiﬁcating on the issue [of gay marriage and child-rearing] prompted me to tell my story—the story of a kid who lived it.” He’s unapologetic about his bluntness, saying his book needed to “be honest.” Since this is a no-holds-barred memoir about growing up, being a pain-in-the-tush and being loved anyhow, I don’t think that’s a worry. His honesty will resonate with anyone who was once an adolescent, embarrassed by his or her parents, gay or straight. And that alone makes Family Outing a book to stay in with. terri has been reading since she was three years old and never goes anywhere without a book. Redwood Theatre Redmond’s Community Theatre 25 th anni ver sary se a son Night Must Fall By Emlyn Williams By Beth Henley Spring Musical To be announced October 10-25, 2008 Season tickets now on sale! $36 general adults $24 seniors and students Call 206-525-3493 to get your tickets today. February 6-21, 2009 All performances at the April 24-May 10, 2009 Fred W. Meitzer Theater within the Redmond Municipal Campus 8703 160th NE Redmond, WA 98052 www.redwoodtheatre.org 2008 Sponsor: Redwood Theatre is funded in part by: 30 celebrating seattle’s gay community http://www.malcolmsmithphoto.com http://www.redwoodtheatre.org

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'MO - August 2008 Contents Letter From The Editor Voices Coors Joins the Fight to Erase Hate Pet Project ’mo-BIZ: Ajaxx63 Northern Xposure Returns Lambert House Offers Youth Support Beijing, China The 2008 Gay Softball World Series in Seattle Form & Function: Vacation Nutrition An Account of the STP Bicycle Classic Book Review: Family Outing by Troy Johnson Capitol Hill Guide Live Event Review: Teatro ZinZanni’s Quest for a Queendom SceneOut: People@Places

'MO - August 2008

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