So NEEDED!

This book is wonderful! I connected with so many of the stories. I cried, and rooted for you throughout. Thanks for writing this book, it’s definitely valuable.

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Love at 1st read

I’m not much of a reader and I wanted to start a new habit by reading 1 book a week. This was my first book. I laughed. I teared. I reflected. And lastly, I finished this work feeling empowered and validated.

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A beautifully important coming of age story

A must-listen for Black Black queer young adults, and for those who walk with them (us). Blessings and '06!

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I loved it!!!

This book was filled with some much love and I truly resonated with George’s memoir b/c it reminded me of my childhood. ❤️❤️❤️

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Page turner loves this book

Really enjoyed very transparent and so open I throughly enjoyed this book and related to some of the background from him being from my home town and state and hearing about his overall experience there definitely brought back some memories. I was so intrigued by the levels of vulnerability, complexity and over strength that was displayed to share such moments with the world. I am humbly grateful to be able to get a peak into his world through this novel.

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This book is everything!

I cannot wait to teach this to my students :)
Style: Perfect
Content: Necessary
Form: Inspirational

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Required reading

I would’ve purchased the paperback, but I had 5 Audible credits, so I decided to use them here. Moved, delighted and entertained is the best way to describe my reaction to this memoir-manifesto by George M. Johnson (a.k.a. Matt). Kudos to the author for finding his voice and courage to share his truth with us. As a cisgender woman, I learned so much. It never dawned on me how one-sided sex education is, until George shared his side of what was missing. And I know that queer boys will learn from this story and be able to have a place to turn to with their questions—and find answers. My husband heard me listening to the book and asked: Is that your gay frat brother? Me: No, he’s not a Que. But he’s still fam because 1. he’s a writer. 2. he’s black 3. he’s an HBCU alum and 4. he’s Greek. OOP-PHI! #hbcumade

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Mixed emotions.

I was out fifteen years before George was born. Hearing all he, and others, endured is depressing after decades of trying to make things easier for those like George and still all the old pain and suffering persists. I’m still very hopeful, you just have to be.

Thank you George for telling your life story!!!

This memoir was so beautiful, enlightening and thought-provoking. Definitely could relate to moments in this book. Thank you being a voice of the BIPOC community. 💜🌈

I enjoyed it but I am not the target audience

I enjoyed this memoir but I felt that there was sooooo much exposition to the point where it was exhausting. I think it felt that way for me because I'm not its target audience. Overall, the memoir was beautiful and is needed.